Comparing the Kia EV6 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia EV6 is available at ₹6,597,937, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced at ₹9,499,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | — | 2925 cc (Diesel) / 1991 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | 4MATIC AWD |
| Engine Type | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors | 2.9L M176 V6 Diesel / 2.0L M264 Petrol / 3.0L M256 Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 85 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Automatic Reduction Gear Box | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | — | 11.74 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 (Diesel V6) / 4 (Petrol) |
| Power | 321 bhp | 272 bhp (GLE 300d) / 258 bhp (GLE 300) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 605 nm | 600 Nm (Diesel) / 400 Nm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh High-Density Lithium-ion Battery Pack | — |
| Charging Time | 7 to 8 hours utilizing an 11 kW AC Home Charger setup | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Ultra-fast 800V DC system architecture. Powers up from 10% to 80% in an incredible 18 minutes via a 350 kW DC Fast Charger | — |
| Range | 663 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Smart Multi-Stage System operated via paddle shifters with i-Pedal one-pedal driving support | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 l | 630 Litres (5-seat) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 178 mm | 230 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2190 kg | 2250 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4695 mm × 1890 mm × 1550 mm | 4924 mm / 2020 mm / 1796 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Electric Power Steering Wheel | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM) with integrated Kia Connect safety keys | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Flush Smart Pop-out Door Handles | Yes |
| Climate Control | 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive control interface | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Curved HD Fully Digital Driver’s Instrument Panel Display | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control featuring Stop & Go functionality | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver and Co-passenger Front Seats with Memory functions and Zero-Gravity Relaxation Mode | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Curved HD Touchscreen Screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Electronic Smart Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding with memory linkage | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Doors with One-Touch Auto Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety guards | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop and Remote Start | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | B-pillar mounted wrap-around vents for optimized air delivery | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Black Suede combined with eco-friendly Vegan Leather bolsters | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 14-Speaker High-Fidelity Meridian Surround Sound System with Active Sound Design | Burmester 13-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Wide Electric Power Sunroof with one-touch operation | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging Type-C slots located across both seating rows | Yes |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI-powered multi-lingual smart prompt integration | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | High-speed smartphone induction pad featuring cooling vents | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes, with high-gloss black GT-Line sports profiling skirts | Yes |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated Rear LED Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Advanced Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) with full auto LED matrix projector headlights | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power-folding, heated, and electrically adjustable side mirrors with integrated cameras | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass defogger lines included | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-Width Sweeping LED Connected Tail Lights with sequential indicator indicators | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic Emergency Brake Assist | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP with AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Hill-Start Assist Control | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard anchor points included | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with high-clarity Blind View Monitor cluster streams | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front, Side, and Rear parking sensors standard | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow White PearlWolf GrayRunway RedAurora Black Pearl | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHigh Tech SilverSodalite Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
