Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV opens at $134,900. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 9 the more affordable entry point by $15,150.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,725 and $148,390 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 87% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai IONIQ 9, against 8 on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and Bose audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 314kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV responds with a Electric making 180kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 600km and 586km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 measures 5,060mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 197mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a 182L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).