Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Ioniq 9 RWD vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQB $53,900 vs $58,955
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 32 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz EQB $5,700 vs $4,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
$176/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
8.4 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq9 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Ioniq 9 RWD | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $58,955 | $53,900 (better) |
| Range | 335 mi (better) | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107 kWh (better) | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 235 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min (better) | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 85.8 (better) | 61.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 127 mi (better) | 69 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi (better) | 215 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 8.4 s (better) | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 22 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb (better) | 3,086 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You drive long days: 335 vs 251 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 32 minutes.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You haul gear: 22 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 3,086 lb.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You want the lower price: $53,900 vs $58,955 to start, $5,055 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,850 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq9 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 315 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,550 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $10,100 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Hyundai Ioniq9 | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 228 mi | 171 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 199 mi | 149 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 95 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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