Kia EV9 Air
0/5 (0)
$97,000
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250
0/5 (0)
$87,800

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

EV9 Air
Overview
EQB 250
2023
Year
2021 - Present
76.1
Engine
66.5
—
Power
—
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
7
Seating
7

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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EV9 Air
Specification
EQB 250
76.1
Battery Capacity
66.5
76.1
Battery Capacity Gross
69.7
—
Battery Capacity Usable
66.5
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
443 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
371 km (WLTP)
19.5
Energy Consumption
18.1
160
Power
140
350
Torque
385
—
0–100 km/h
8.9
—
Top Speed
160
10.5
AC Charging Power
11
350
DC Fast Charging Power
100
Type-2
AC Connector
Type-2
Ccs2
DC Connector
Ccs2
10–80% in 20 min
DC Charging
10–80% in 32 min (DC rapid charging)
—
Heat Pump
Yes
Yes
One-Pedal Driving
—
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
RWD
Drive Type
FWD
255 / 60 R19
Tyre Size
235 / 50 R19
19
Wheel Size
19
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
900
Towing Capacity
750
—
Turning Circle
11.7

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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EV9 Air
Dimension
EQB 250
5010
Length
4684
1980
Width
1834
—
Height
1667
3100
Wheelbase
2829
177
Ground Clearance
165
2312
Kerb Weight
2110
333
Boot Space
495
—
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
1710
90
Frunk Space
—

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

EV9 Air
Feature
EQB 250
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Kia EV9 Air

Pros

  • +Seven-seat electric practicality
  • +Useful 443 km WLTP range
  • +Ultra-fast charging
  • +Large 90 L front trunk
  • +Comfortable locally tuned ride

Cons

  • −Only 900 kg braked towing
  • −RWD only
  • −Large exterior dimensions
  • −High purchase price
  • −333 L boot with seven seats

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250

Pros

  • +Flexible seven-seat cabin
  • +Quiet electric performance
  • +Practical 495-litre boot
  • +Compact urban SUV footprint
  • +Strong battery warranty

Cons

  • −Third row suits children best
  • −Shorter range than newer rivals
  • −Only 100kW DC charging
  • −Front-wheel drive only
  • −High purchase price

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Mercedes-Benz EQB 250

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Mercedes-Benz EQB 250

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Mercedes-Benz EQB 250

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Kia EV9 Air if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 leads on value and Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 leads on practicality.

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