2026 Kia EV9 vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Kia EV9 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Dual-motor AWD with 800V ultra-fast charging | Varies by configuration: 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | Not available | 3.0 L to 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | Not available | 6 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Not available | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged |
| Power | 380 hp (283 kW) | 577 hp (430 kW) |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Electric | Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | Automatic |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 197.2 in (5,010 mm) | 191.9 in (4,873 mm) |
| Width | 78.0 in (1,980 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) |
| Height | 69.1 in (1,755 mm) | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in (3,100 mm) | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) |
| Ground clearance | Not available | 9.5 in (241 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,798 lb (2,630 kg) | 5,644 lb (2,560 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | Not available | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| City | Not available | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | Not available | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | 304 mi (489 km) | 239 mi (385 km) |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Overall safety rating | 5 out of 5 stars | Not available |