Kia EV9 GT vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

How does the Kia EV9 GT stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLE? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Kia EV9 GTKia EV9 GT
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Mercedes-Benz GLEMercedes-Benz GLE
SpecKia EV9 GTMercedes-Benz GLE
Horsepower (max)501 hp603 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.3 s3.8 s
Top speed200 km/h280 km/h
Variants19
Body styleElectric three-row performance SUVMid-size SUV / Coupe SUV
GenerationEV9 GT (MV)V167 / C167
Production2025 – present2019 – present
Length5,015 mm4,930 mm
Width1,980 mm1,947 mm
Height1,755 mm1,772 mm
Wheelbase3,100 mm2,995 mm

Kia EV9 GT vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: common questions

Is the Kia EV9 GT or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6s versus the Kia EV9 GT's 4.1s (0-100 km/h in 3.8s vs 4.3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Kia EV9 GT or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE makes more power: 603 hp (450 kW) versus 501 hp (374 kW) for the Kia EV9 GT.
Is the Kia EV9 GT or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the higher top speed at 174 mph (280 km/h), versus 124 mph (200 km/h) for the Kia EV9 GT.
What is the main difference between the Kia EV9 GT and the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Kia EV9 GT is a electric three-row performance suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a mid-size suv / coupe suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.