Compare Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Kia EV9

GLS vs EV9 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Center, Rear Curtain)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	14
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leatherette
  Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Captain Seats
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Metallic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	-
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Brown and Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Third
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-

GLS vs EV9 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	200
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.1	5.3
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
  Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	-
  Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	-
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	-
  Electric Motor	-	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
  Peak Motor Performance	-	379 bhp, 700 Nm
  Battery	-	99.8 kWh,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Not Applicable
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-
  Suspension - Front	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	McPherson Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multi Link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 45 R21	275 / 50 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	315 / 40 R21	275 / 50 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	493	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	90	-
  Passenger Capacity	7	6
  Length (mm)	5209	5015
  Width (mm)	2157	1980
  Height (mm)	1823	1780
  Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3100
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	198
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2460	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	3
  No of Doors	5	5

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