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BMW i7 vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Kia EV9?

BMW i7 vs Kia EV9: Key differences

BMW i7

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia EV9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,751 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 61 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 i7 offers markedly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers noticeably more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Kia EV9 is barely lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries somewhat more – 615 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 holds a slight edge 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.

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i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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