Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Kia EV9

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Kia EV9. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

GLS vs EV9 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	EV9
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	-
Power	375 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia EV9

GT-Line AWD

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Kia EV9

GT-Line AWD

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	5.3
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 24 mins, 350 kW charger
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Max Motor Performance		379 bhp, 700 Nm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Not Applicable
Battery		99.8 kWh,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multi Link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	275 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	275 / 50 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Center, Rear Curtain)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Brown and Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	14
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Ocean Blue
	Sodalite Blue	Aurora Black Pearl
	Selenite Silver	Panthera Metal
	High-tech Silver	Pebble Gray
	Polar White	Snow White Pearl

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GLS vs EV9 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS and Kia EV9?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Kia EV9 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Kia EV9

Length (mm)	5209	5015
Width (mm)	2157	1980
Height (mm)	1823	1780
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3100
Ground Clearance (mm)		198
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	6
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Black

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited