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Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Starting price $105,250 $63,900
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, April 14, 2022 Friday, March 31, 2023
Delivery start January 2023 December 2023
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 611-511 km (380-318 miles) 512-505 km (318-314 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.74-21.21 kWh/100km (3.5-2.9 mi/kWh ) 19.14-19.41 kWh/100km (3.2-3.2 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 20.2-24.3 kWh/100km (3.1-2.6 mi/kWh ) 22.3-22.8 kWh/100km (2.8-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range 260 miles (418 km)
EPA consumption 2.7 mi/kWh (23.4 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 493 km (306 miles) 467 km (290 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23.5 kWh/100km(2.6 mi/kWh ) 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 461 km (286 miles) 426 km (265 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh ) 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 434 km (270 miles) 377 km (234 miles)
Top speed 210 kph (131 mph) 200 kph (124 mph)
Peak power 265 kW (360.3 hp / 355.4 bhp) 283 kW (384.8 hp / 379.5 bhp)
Electrical torque output 800 nm (590.4 ft-lb) 600 nm (442.8 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6 s 6 s
Drive type AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 415 mm (16.34") 360 mm (14.17")
Rear disc diameter 378 mm (14.88") 340 mm (13.39")
Front disc type Cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D+ / D / B 0 / 1 / 2 / 3
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (AIRMATIC) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front Multi-link MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Air Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Optional feature Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Optional feature Not Available
Adjustable height front Standard feature Not Available
Adjustable height rear Standard feature Not Available
Ground clearance 181 - 206 mm (7.13" - 8.11") 177 mm (6.97")
Length 5125 mm (201.8") 5010 mm (197.2")
Height 1718 mm (67.6") 1755 mm (69.1")
Width excluding mirrors 1959 mm (77.1") 1980 mm (78.0")
Width including mirrors 2157 mm (84.9") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.288 / Unknown 0.28 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3210 mm (126.4") 3100 mm (122.0")
Turning circle 11 meter (433.1") 12.4 meter (488.2")
Curb weight 2730 kg (6018.6 lbs) 2637 kg (5813.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 3375 kg (7440.6 lbs) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 645 kg (1422.0 lbs) 553 kg (1219.2 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1800 kg (3968.3 lbs) 2500 kg (5511.6 lbs)
Trunk capacity 645 liter (22.8 cu-ft) 333 liter (11.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 2100 liter (74.2 cu-ft) 2393 liter (84.5 cu-ft) (828 liter / 29.2 cu-ft with third row down)
HMI type Screen focus with limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Optional feature Not Available
Voice control Optional feature Standard feature
Gesture control Optional feature Not Available
Digital driver display No Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen No Yes 12.3"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Optional feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Optional feature Standard feature
Map provider HERE Maps HERE Technologies
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Yes No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Optional feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Optional feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Optional feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Optional feature Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors —
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras —
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors — N/A
ADAS processors — —
Battery gross 120 kWh 99.8 kWh
Battery net 108.4 kWh 98 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC811 NMC
Nominal voltage 396 V 552 V
Battery weight — 566.5 kg (1248.9 lbs)
Pack configuration 108s4p 152s3p
Battery type — Cell to Module
Battery chemistry NMC811 NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4MATIC SUV Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Max DC charging 200 kW 233 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 23 m 47 s 1 h 7 m 40 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 77.6 kW 86.9 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 19 m 51 s 1 h 3 m 33 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 73.3 kW 83.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 30 m 27 s 24 m 22 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 149.5 kW 168.9 kW
Charging time 10-90% 39 m 20 s 37 m 34 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 132.3 kW 125.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Driver focused Functional
Interior quality Luxury High quality
Console design Floating console Floating console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black Beige Blue
Seat colours: 11
Headliner colours: 1
Black & Dark Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Dark Gray & Light Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Light Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Black & Brown Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Console storage First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Rear armrest storage Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row left side
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
  • Under floor storage Trunk
Seating capacity 5, 7) 6, 7)
Front seats options 2 (standard, multicontour) 2 (8 Way, Premium Relaxion)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8, 12 8, 8
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Standard feature Not Available / Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Standard feature Not Available / Not Available
Memory Standard feature / Standard feature Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Optional feature / Optional feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Massage function Not Available / Standard feature Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature / Unknown / Standard feature
Seat heating Optional feature, outer seats Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature
Seat ventilation Not Available Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature
Massage function Not Available Not Available / Not Available / Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available / Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats Standard electric feature Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature
Paint colors 9 10
Wheel options 4 3
Wheel size (front/rear) 265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 295/40R22
235/55R19 / 235/55R19
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
285/45R21 / 285/45R21
Available climate systems 2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC) 1
Climate zones THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Optional feature Standard feature
Keyless go Optional feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Optional feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Mercedes me Kia Connect
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows Yes No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking Yes Yes
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes No