Head-to-head
Zeekr 009 vs Mercedes EQV
At $115,900 the Zeekr 009 undercuts the Mercedes EQV by $45,823 (28%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · MPV
Zeekr 009
Zeekr is Geely's premium EV brand, with the 009 luxury MPV as its flagship Australian offering. 116 kWh battery yields 604 km WLTP — among the longest of any people-mover EV on sale.
- From
- $115,900
- Range
- 604 km
- Battery
- 116 kWh
Option B · MPV
Mercedes EQV
Mercedes-Benz's electric luxury MPV — the V-Class with an electric powertrain. 7-8 seat configurations, 90 kWh battery, modest 363 km range reflects its commercial-passenger positioning.
- From
- $161,723
- Range
- 363 km
- Battery
- 90 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Zeekr 009 and Mercedes EQV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Zeekr 009
The Zeekr 009 goes 241 km further on a charge (604 vs 363 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage Zeekr 009
The Zeekr 009 carries a 26.0 kWh larger battery (116 vs 90 kWh).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Zeekr 009
The Zeekr 009 accepts 90 kW more DC peak charging (200 vs 110 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Power · advantage Zeekr 009
The Zeekr 009 puts down 100 kW more (250 vs 150 kW).
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage Zeekr 009
The Zeekr 009 is 5.7 s quicker to 100 km/h (6.4 s vs 12.1 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Zeekr 009 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $45,823
- ▸ 241 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6.4s vs 12.1s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (200 kW vs 110 kW)
Where the Mercedes EQV wins
Trails the Zeekr 009 on the core specs we measure.
Zeekr 009
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 604 km WLTP range
- ✓ Massive 116 kWh battery
- ✓ Genuine luxury cabin (lounge layout available)
What we don't
- ✕ Zeekr dealer footprint limited to capital cities
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ 5-year vehicle warranty trails some Korean rivals
Mercedes EQV
What we like
- ✓ Flagship people-mover with Mercedes refinement
- ✓ Configurable 7-8 seat layouts
- ✓ Strong boot/cargo capacity (1,030 L)
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 363 km WLTP range
- ✕ 12.1s 0-100 is leisurely
- ✕ Premium pricing for an MPV
Frequently asked: Zeekr 009 vs Mercedes EQV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Zeekr 009 or the Mercedes EQV?
- The Zeekr 009 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $115,900 versus $161,723 for the Mercedes EQV, a $45,823 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Zeekr 009 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 604 km, 241 km further than the Mercedes EQV's 363 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Zeekr 009 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 200 kW versus 110 kW for the Mercedes EQV. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Zeekr 009 does 0–100 km/h in 6.4 seconds — 5.7 s quicker than the Mercedes EQV's 12.1 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Zeekr 009 better value than the Mercedes EQV?
- On paper the Zeekr 009 is $45,823 cheaper AND beats the Mercedes EQV on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Zeekr 009
if…
- ✓ you want to save $45,823 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (241 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.