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BMW 7 Series vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

BMW 7 Series vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 547 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 920 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is clearly superior overall 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.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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