Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs Haval H9
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Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

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2020 price

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Haval H9

$12,490 - $21,990

2019 price

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Summary

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

2019 Haval H9

By Matt Campbell

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

417 km

10.9L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

21.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

80.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Luxury unparalleled in the EV space… for now
A practical and pleasant commuter
Impressive equipment levels

Great value
Advanced safety equipment
Spacious and practical

Dislikes

Ride can be wobbly
Real world range reliant on conditions
Recharging speed limited

Seats could be more comfortable
Agricultural driving dynamics
No diesel engine available

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class Summary

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has been on sale in Australia for a little while now, and aside from the local launch event we haven’t had a chance to spend any quality time with the brand’s first fully electric SUV. Until now.

The EQC 400, as it’s officially known, is the German luxury maker’s first foray into the full-EV landscape, and could arguably be seen as the first true luxury electric SUV on sale in Australia. I mean, yeah, there’s the Jaguar i-Pace, but it has a more premium-sporting intent than the EQC, and the Tesla Model X isn’t aimed at a luxury customer, more so a technologically-minded buyer.

So what’s the Merc EQC like to actually live with? We drove it for a week to find out.

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2019 Haval H9 Summary

Not content with being China’s biggest auto brand, Haval is trying to win Australia over and is now throwing everything it’s got at us in the form of its H9 flagship SUV.

Think of the H9 as an alternative to seven-seat off-roaders such as the SsangYong Rexton or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and you’re on the right track.

We tested the top-grade Ultra in the H9 range when it came to live with my family for a week.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class 2019 Haval H9

Verdict

When I was telling my colleagues about the Mercedes-Benz EQC my summary was, basically, it’s the best electric luxury car I’ve driven.

It’s plusher than a Jaguar i-Pace, more polished than a Tesla Model X - indeed, it feels like a different kind of electric car to both of those models. It’s an impressive foray into the segment, and we can’t wait for the chance to put it against some like-minded electric European luxury SUVs at some point in the future.

Verdict

There's a lot to like about the Havel H9 - it's great value, practical and spacious, packed with advanced safety tech, and also darn good looking. More comfortable seats would be an improvement and so would a better feel to the cabin materials and switchgear.

As for the H9's on-road performance - the 2.0-litre engine isn't the most responsive and the ladder frame chassis limits its dynamics.

So, unless you need an off-road SUV the H9 is borderline overkill in the city, where you could step into something without four-wheel drive and with more car-like comfort and handling.

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs Haval H9 What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs Haval H9
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