Kia EV9 VS Mercedes Benz GLS

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Kia EV9 VS Mercedes Benz GLS VS Car Name
Kia EV9 GT-Line 99.8 kWh
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Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic
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Overview

Overview Details
Length Width Height	5015 mm * 1980 mm * 1780 mm	5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Wheelbase	3100 mm	3135 mm
Seating Capacity	6 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 99.8 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)

Specifications

Engine Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Idle Start/Stop	No	Yes
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Engine	2999 cc, M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging & Range
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 24 mins, 350 kW charger
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	Yes
Portable EV Charging Cable	Yes
Regenerative Braking	Yes
Officially Certified Range (km)	561 km ARAI Certified Range & 561 km MIDC Certified Range
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Differential Lock	No	No
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Suspension
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Advanced Suspension Features	No	Ride Height Adjustment
Capacity & Dimensions
Length Width Height	5015 mm * 1980 mm * 1780 mm	5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm
Wheelbase	3100 mm	3135 mm
Seating Capacity	6 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Ground Clearance	198 mm (unladen)
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 litres
Minimum Turning Radius	6 metres
Kerb Weight	2460 kg
Tyre & Wheels
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	275 / 50 R20	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 50 R20	315 / 40 R21
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited	3 Years / Unlimited
Engine/Battery/Motor Performance
Battery	Lithium Ion, 99.8 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Battery Performance
Top Speed	200 kmph	250 kmph

Features

ADAS & Active Safety
Forward Collision Warning
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
ADAS Level 2
Blind Spot Detection
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Lane Departure Prevention
ADAS
Other Active Safety
Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Child Safety Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating (Not Tested)
10 Airbags
Ratings & Airbags
Headrest & Seatbelt Safety
Child Safety
Other Passive Safety
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Descent Control
Disc Brake (Front & Rear)
Ventilated Disc Brake (Front & Rear)
AC & Climate Control
Heater
Air Conditioner
Doors, Mirrors & Wipers
Keyless Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Electric Boot Tailgate Release
Body Coloured Door Handles
Chrome Interior Door Handles Finish
ORVMs with Black Finish
Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable ORVMs
Anti-glare ORVMs (Both Sides)
Doors
Inside Mirror
Outside Mirror
Wiper
Sunroof & Windows
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Power Windows
Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Sunroof
Windows & Blinds
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Parking Assist with 360 Degree Camera
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
Parking Sensors in Front & Rear
Driver's Aid
Parking
Storage
Cabin Boot Access
Front & Rear Door Pockets
Cooled Glovebox
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front & Third Row
Boot
Cabin Storage
Seating & Ergonomics
Front & Rear Headrests
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Flat Folding Rear Seat
Massage Seats
Leatherette Seat Upholstery
50:50 Split Third Row Seat
Bench Seat Type for Third Row
Captain Seat Type for Rear Passenger
50:50 Split Rear Seat
Heated and cooled Ventilated Seats – Front Seats
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment - 10 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Driver Seat Adjustment : 14 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Second Row Seat Adjustment : 6 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Third Row Seat Adjustment : 2 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Seat Adjustment
Comfort & Ergonomics
Infotainment & Entertainment
GPS Navigation System
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Wireless Charger
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Bluetooth Compatibility for Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Shark Fin Antenna
Voice Command
12V Power Outlet
12.3" Touch-screen Display
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
Voice Assistant-Alexa
14 Speakers
Display
Connectivity
Audio & Sound Experience
Device Charging	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Instrument Cluster
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Trip Meter with 2 Trips Electronic
Digital Clock
Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip & Fuel Data
Steering
Steering-Mounted Controls
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering with 4-Spokes Steering Wheel
Electric Tilt & Telescopic Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic Steering Adjustment
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering
Lighting & Visibilty
LED Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Taillights
Cabin Lamp (Front and Rear) & Glovebox Lamp
Multi-colour (64 colours)
LED Fog Lights in Rear
Headlamp
Cabin Lights
Indicators & Puddle Lamp
Taillight
Mobile App & Remote Controls
Alexa Compatibility
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Emergency Call Button
Geo-fence
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Mobile App
Remote Controls
Design & Styling
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Metallic Scuff Plates
Brown and Black (Dual Tone) Interiors
Exterior
Interior
Warning & Alerts
Overspeed Warning with 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder