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Denza Z9 GT vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The EQS is ₹27.00 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹1.3 Crore against ₹1.57 Crore ex-showroom. Updated 15 Nov 2026.

Denza

Z9 GT

From ₹1.57 Crore
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Mercedes-Benz

EQS

From ₹1.3 Crore
Change
Denza Z9 GTZ9 GT AWD · ₹1.57 Crore
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition · ₹1.3 Crore

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

Z9 GT ₹1.57 Crore
EQS ₹1.3 Crore (ahead)

EQS ₹27.00 lakh cheaper

Safety

Z9 GT Not rated yet
EQS 5 stars (ahead)

Euro NCAP

Range

Z9 GT 670 km
EQS 857 km (ahead)

Claimed

Power

Z9 GT 1,156 PS (ahead)
EQS 536 bhp

Torque 1,210 vs 855 Nm

Boot

Z9 GT 495 litres
EQS 610 litres (ahead)

Length 5,180 vs 5,216 mm

Pick the Z9 GT for more power.

Pick the EQS for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, more range and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.57 Crore
₹1.3 Crore
On-road in
₹1.81 Crore
₹1.49 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,03,406 a month
₹2,51,303 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
1,156 PS
536 bhp
Torque
1,210 Nm
855 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
670 km
857 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric shooting-brake sedan
Full-Size Ultra-Luxury Electric Sedan / Liftback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
One AC asynchronous motor at the front, two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear
Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Motors (PSM on Front & Rear Axles) with Advanced Thermal Management
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
4MATIC Electric All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Torque Shift (Monitors torque 10,000 times per minute)
Battery Capacity
122.49 kWh
107.8 kWh Usable (120.0 kWh Gross) Ultra-High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
0-100 km/h
2.7 sec (claimed)
4.3 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
270 kmph
210 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Battery Chemistry
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure, World-Record 0.20 Cd Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient)

Transmission

Transmission
Not listed
Single-speed automatic
Paddles
Not listed
Yes

Range & Charging

AC Charging
Up to 11 kW AC
11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox: 0-100% in 11.5 hours (22 kW AC Wallbox: 0-100% in 5.5 hours)
DC Fast Charging
Not listed
200 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging: 10-80% in 31 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 300 km range added in 15 mins)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Intelligent Predictive Energy Recuperation (Eco Assist with Navigation/Camera Integration) + 3-Stage Paddle-Controlled Regenerative Braking

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes
Internally Ventilated Composite Discs (Front 390 mm with 6-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes
Internally Ventilated Discs (Rear 360 mm)
Steering
Rear-wheel steering, electric power assist, 5.35 m turning radius
Electric power steering with rear-wheel steering
Wheels
20-inch alloy wheels
21-inch 5-Twin-Spoke AMG Multi-Spoke Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels with Blue/Black Accents
Front Suspension
Not listed
Four-Link Front Axle with AIRMATIC Air Suspension & Adaptive Damping System ADS+ (Auto Self-Leveling & High-Speed Lowering)
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link Rear Axle with AIRMATIC Air Suspension & Active Rear-Axle Steering (up to 10° steering angle, reducing turning circle to 10.9 meters)
Tyre Size
Not listed
265/40 R21 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,180 mm
5,216 mm (One-Bow Aerodynamic Silhouette)
Width
1,990 mm
1,926 mm (2,125 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,490 mm
1,512 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
3,210 mm (Massive ultra-luxury EV wheelbase)
Boot Space
495 L
610 Litres (Liftback Tailgate, expandable to 1,770 L with folded seats)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
150 mm (Raises +25 mm via AIRMATIC Air Suspension)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,585 kg

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2021). Adult occupant 36.6/38, child occupant 45/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, so this one runs until 1 January 2028.
ADAS
ADAS suite with six radars front and rear and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor; Denza does not state an ADAS level
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistance Package Plus: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Stop & Go, Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Evasive Steering, Active Blind Spot, Exit Warning, Automated Remote Parking)
Camera
360-Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
TPMS
Yes
Yes Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all wheels
Airbags
Not listed
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full-length window curtain, driver knee airbag)
Stability Control
Not listed
Yes ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic, Urban Guard Plus
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX
Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front and rear
Hill Assist
Not listed
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Wireless Charger
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Floating Console & Rear Executive Armrest
Touchscreen
Not listed
MBUX Hyperscreen: Massive 56-inch Curved Glass Panel housing Three Screens (12.3-inch Driver Cluster + 17.7-inch OLED Center Touchscreen + 12.3-inch OLED Passenger Screen with Zero Layer UI & 8 CPU Cores / 24GB RAM)
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
12.3-inch High-Definition Driver Display + Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD projecting 77-inch virtual image with live arrows)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
Mercedes me connect Suite with Biometric Fingerprint & Facial Recognition Profiles, Electric Intelligence Route Planning, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 710W output with Dolby Atmos, Sound Personalization & Custom Driving Soundscapes: Silver Waves, Vivid Flux, Roaring Pulse)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Electric Roller Sunblinds
Seat Features
Not listed
Active Multicontour Front & Rear Seats in Nappa Leather with Energizing Comfort Kinetics, Heating, Ventilation & 10 Massage Programs (including Hot Stone Massage)
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMOTRONIC with High-Efficiency Heat Pump Standard & ENERGIZING Air Control Plus with Medical-Grade HEPA Filter (cleans 99.65% of all PM2.5 particulates)
Cruise Control
Not listed
Adaptive
Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not listed
Yes
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED headlights and daytime running lights
DIGITAL LIGHT LED Headlamps with 2.6 Million Micro-Mirrors per vehicle, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus & Continuous Front Lightband
Tail Lights
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 3D Helix LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome/Farewell Sequences

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port
AC and 1,500 kW DC Flash charging
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter, 400V Architecture)
Standard Warranty
6 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Battery Warranty
8 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first
10 Years / 2,50,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (Industry-Leading Battery Warranty)

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.57 Crore
₹1.3 Crore
Colours
Not listed
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Z9 GT AWD₹1.57 Crore EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition₹1.3 Crore EQS ₹27.00 lakh less

On-road price by city

Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD against EQS EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition

MumbaiEQS ₹28.31 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
EQS ₹1.37 Crore

PuneEQS ₹28.31 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
EQS ₹1.37 Crore

New DelhiEQS ₹31.01 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore
EQS ₹1.49 Crore

BengaluruEQS ₹31.01 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore
EQS ₹1.49 Crore

ChennaiEQS ₹28.31 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
EQS ₹1.37 Crore

HyderabadEQS ₹28.31 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
EQS ₹1.37 Crore

AhmedabadEQS ₹29.93 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.74 Crore
EQS ₹1.44 Crore

KolkataEQS ₹28.31 lakh less

Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore
EQS ₹1.37 Crore

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Z9 GT or the EQS?

The EQS, by ₹27.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD at ₹1.57 Crore against EQS EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition at ₹1.3 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.81 Crore against ₹1.49 Crore.

Which has more range?

The EQS claims 857 km against 670 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Z9 GT: not crash-tested yet. The EQS: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2021. The Z9 GT has 9 airbags and the EQS 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD makes 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm and the EQS EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition makes 536 bhp and 855 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The EQS is 36 mm longer. Boot space is 495 litres in the Z9 GT and 610 litres in the EQS.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,03,406 a month for the Z9 GT and ₹2,51,303 for the EQS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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