Kia EV9 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
The EV9 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.30 crore against ₹1.38 crore for the GLS. Expert reviewers rate the GLS higher (8/10 vs 7/10). The GLS seats more people (up to 7).
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EV9 vs GLS: specs and prices
| Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹1.38 Cr – ₹1.40 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol, Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Mileage / range | 561 km range | 8.5 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 10 | 9 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹1.38 Cr |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia EV9 or the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
- The Kia EV9 starts at ₹1.30 crore ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz GLS starts at ₹1.38 crore. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the EV9 or the GLS?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The EV9 has up to 10 airbags and the GLS up to 9.
- Which is better, the EV9 or the GLS?
- The EV9 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.30 crore against ₹1.38 crore for the GLS. Expert reviewers rate the GLS higher (8/10 vs 7/10). The GLS seats more people (up to 7). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.