Comparing 2027 Light vs 2027 GLB 250+ (expected) (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,990 | — |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | No meaningful used market yet |
| Destination | $1,645 | — |
| OTD (New) | $60,938 | — |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | No meaningful used market yet | No meaningful used market yet |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | TBD |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | — |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | — |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | — |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | — |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | TBD (~315 est) |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | TBD |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | — |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | — |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | — |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | — |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in | — |
| Width | 77.9 in | — |
| Height | 68.9 in | — |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | — |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | — |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | — |
| SAE Level | 2 | — |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | TBD |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | TBD |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | TBD |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | — |
| HUD | No | — |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | — |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | TBD |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | TBD |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | — |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | — |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | — |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | — |
| Fold Flat | Yes | — |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | — |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,990
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9No meaningful used market yet
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricNo meaningful used market yet
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,938
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9No meaningful used market yet
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricNo meaningful used market yet
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricRWD
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD (~315 est)
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric85 kWh
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric7
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
SAE Level
Kia EV92
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
HUD
Kia EV9No
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
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