KIA EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz C
How the KIA EV9 and the Mercedes-Benz C compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA EV9 | Mercedes-Benz C | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 350 mi | 368 mi |
| Usable battery | 96 kWh | 94 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA EV9 | Mercedes-Benz C | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 232 mi | 244 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 332 mi | 349 mi |
| Motorway | 273 mi | 287 mi |
| City | 378 mi | 397 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz C
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz C
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz C
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA EV9 or the Mercedes-Benz C?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA EV9 is rated 350 mi and the Mercedes-Benz C 368 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 232 mi from the KIA EV9 and 244 mi from the Mercedes-Benz C.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.