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Kia EV6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

The EV6 is ₹12.52 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹65.98 Lakh against ₹78.5 Lakh ex-showroom. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

Kia

EV6

From ₹65.98 Lakh
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Mercedes-Benz

GLC Electric

From ₹78.5 Lakh
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Kia EV6GT Line AWD · ₹65.98 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC 400 4MATIC · ₹78.5 Lakh

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

EV6 ₹65.98 Lakh (ahead)
GLC Electric ₹78.5 Lakh

EV6 ₹12.52 lakh cheaper

Safety

EV6 5 stars (ahead)
GLC Electric Not rated yet

Euro NCAP

Range

EV6 663 km
GLC Electric 711 km (ahead)

Claimed

Power

EV6 325 hp
GLC Electric 360 kW (ahead)

Torque 605 vs 800 Nm

Boot

EV6 520 litres
GLC Electric 570 litres (ahead)

Length 4,695 vs 4,856 mm

Pick the EV6 for the lower price and the 5-star safety rating.

Pick the GLC Electric for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹65.98 Lakh
₹78.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹76.04 Lakh
₹90.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,27,759 a month
₹1,51,920 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
325 hp
360 kW
Torque
605 Nm
800 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
663 km
711 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Electric Performance Crossover
Five-seat electric SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
Dual Motors (AWD: 165 kW Rear + 74 kW Front) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 168 kW / 229 PS)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic Disconnector) on AWD / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on RWD
All-wheel drive (AWD)
Battery Capacity
84 kWh
94 kWh usable energy content
Battery Chemistry
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Charging Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, E-GMP Platform)
Lithium-ion
Top Speed
192 km/h (Electronically Limited)
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.2 sec (AWD) / 7.3 sec (RWD)
4.3 s

Transmission

Transmission
Single-speed automatic
Automatic
Paddles
Yes
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging
11 kW 3-Phase AC Home Wallbox: 0-100% in 7h 20m
0 to 100% in 10.5 hours (wallbox)
DC Fast Charging
350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 mins (800V DC Charger; 50 kW DC in 73 mins)
Up to 330 kW; 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes
Regenerative Braking
Smart Regenerative Braking 2.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Driving Mode & 6-Stage Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors (Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, Max i-Pedal)
Yes

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (345 mm with Electronic Parking Brake EPB & Auto Hold)
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (345 mm)
Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) & Stabilizer Bar
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)
Not listed
Wheels
19-inch Crystal-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
20-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Size
235/55 R19 Kumho / Nexen Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Steering
Electric power steering
Electric power steering

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,695 mm
4,856 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,965 mm (2,089 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,550 mm
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,900 mm (Long EV wheelbase)
2,972 mm
Ground Clearance
178 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,090 kg (AWD) / 1,980 kg (RWD)
2,535 kg (EU, international spec)
Boot Space
520 Litres (expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded rear seats)
570 litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
12.1 m (turning circle)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 42.2/49.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, front center airbag)
9 airbags
Stability Control
Yes Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, ABS with EBD
Yes ESC
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 21 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist HDA)
Yes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitor
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
360-degree camera
TPMS
Yes Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display
Yes
ISOFIX
Yes Rear outer seats with ISOFIX
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not listed
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 12.3-inch Curved Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect EV Suite
Yes
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display with Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD with turn projection)
MBUX Hyperscreen: one continuous 99.3 cm (39.1-inch) display across the dashboard (international spec)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Connected Car Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Alexa, V2L Charging Management, Remote Climate Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, External Amplifier & Intelli Q Technology
15 speakers
Sunroof
Wide Electric Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Power Sunblind
Panoramic
Seat Features
Zero-Gravity Premium Relaxation Front Seats with Power Calf Support, Heated & Ventilated (3-Levels), Driver Memory & Vegan Suede/Leatherette Upholstery + Heated Rear Seats
Heated front seats, height-adjustable driver seat
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Auto Defogger & Rear AC Outlets
Automatic
Wireless Charger
Yes Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Fan
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Not listed
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Head-Up Display
Yes
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Dual LED Projector Headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) & Dynamic Welcome Light Sequence
LED
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Light Arch with Sequential Dynamic Indicators
LED
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs, Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles & Aerodynamic Rear Wing Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light
Not listed

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
CCS2
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹65.98 Lakh
₹78.5 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
Not listed

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

GT Line AWD₹65.98 Lakh GLC 400 4MATIC₹78.5 Lakh GLC Electric ₹12.52 lakh more

On-road price by city

EV6 GT Line AWD against GLC Electric GLC 400 4MATIC

MumbaiEV6 ₹13.13 lakh less

EV6 ₹69.44 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹82.57 Lakh

PuneEV6 ₹13.13 lakh less

EV6 ₹69.44 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹82.57 Lakh

New DelhiEV6 ₹14.38 lakh less

EV6 ₹76.04 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹90.42 Lakh

BengaluruEV6 ₹14.38 lakh less

EV6 ₹76.05 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹90.43 Lakh

ChennaiEV6 ₹13.13 lakh less

EV6 ₹69.47 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹82.6 Lakh

HyderabadEV6 ₹13.13 lakh less

EV6 ₹69.49 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹82.62 Lakh

AhmedabadEV6 ₹13.88 lakh less

EV6 ₹73.4 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹87.28 Lakh

KolkataEV6 ₹13.13 lakh less

EV6 ₹69.44 Lakh
GLC Electric ₹82.57 Lakh

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 EV6 or the GLC Electric?

The EV6, by ₹12.52 lakh on the versions compared here: EV6 GT Line AWD at ₹65.98 Lakh against GLC Electric GLC 400 4MATIC at ₹78.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹76.04 Lakh against ₹90.42 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The GLC Electric claims 711 km against 663 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The EV6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The GLC Electric: not crash-tested yet. The EV6 has 8 airbags and the GLC Electric 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The EV6 GT Line AWD makes 325 hp and 605 Nm and the GLC Electric GLC 400 4MATIC makes 360 kW and 800 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The GLC Electric is 161 mm longer. Boot space is 520 litres in the EV6 and 570 litres in the GLC Electric.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,27,759 a month for the EV6 and ₹1,51,920 for the GLC Electric, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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