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BMW i5 Touring vs Kia EV3 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Kia EV3?

BMW i5 Touring vs Kia EV3: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,303 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 30 km more than the Kia EV3.

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Engine and Performance:

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 i5 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is slightly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
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Reviews BMW i5 Touring

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Volker Fircks
26 Apr 2026, 19:56:27

BMW impresses with quality, design, tactile feel and trunk volume.

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
572 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
413 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
385 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
195 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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