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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 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
0 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
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
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 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
535 - 560 kg
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
340 - 601 HP
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 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
430 - 820 Nm
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Kia
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