Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Mercedes-Benz EQS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS is priced at ₹15,299,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) respectively. 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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| Battery | — | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 107.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 770 km - WLTP (EQS 450+) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 610 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 107 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 2585 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Digital Light LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
