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BMW i5 Touring vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Kia EV9?

BMW i5 Touring vs Kia EV9: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
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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:

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

Kia EV9 is a bit cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,323 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 39 km more than the Kia EV9.

EV9

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 slightly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers very slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i5 Touring is very slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 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 Kia EV9 carries barely more – 615 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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
BMW i5 Touring
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Kia EV9

The 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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BMW i5 Touring
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
542 - 615 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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