Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Zeekr 009

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV starts from $134,900 before on-road costs, while the Zeekr 009 opens at $135,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $148,390 and $149,490 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Zeekr 009 gets a 15.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV stands out with panoramic roof, Burmester audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Zeekr 009. The Zeekr 009 counters with ventilated seats and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets artico man-made leather upholstery while the Zeekr 009 offers nappa leather.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV uses a Electric producing 180kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Zeekr 009 responds with a Electric Motor making 450kW and 693Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Zeekr 009 has the clear power advantage at 450kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Zeekr 009 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 116kWh (Zeekr 009), giving WLTP ranges of 586km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 150kW (Zeekr 009).

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures 4,863mm long on a 3,030mm wheelbase, 346mm shorter than the Zeekr 009 at 5,209mm (3,205mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Zeekr 009 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 425L in the Zeekr 009, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a 95L advantage. The Zeekr 009 seats 7 vs 5.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Zeekr 009). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV)—.