Compare performance (727 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Kia EV9?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 5 Series Touring is very slightly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,620 £.
As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 465 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The Kia EV9 comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsThe Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
6 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Kia
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