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BMW X3 vs Kia XCeed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Kia XCeed?

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

XCeed

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 X3 has a decisively edge – offering 398 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls decisively stronger with 670 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm difference.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is significantly lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 322 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 somewhat takes the win – 570 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is decisively ahead 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.

BMW X3
Kia XCeed

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X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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BMW X3
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.