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BMW X5 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (77,600 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Kia XCeed?

BMW X5 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly 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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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 X5 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 445 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

X5

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 terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 889 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers markedly more boot space – 650 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is clearly superior overall 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 £77,600
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Reviews BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Kazibwe Patrick
21 Apr 2026, 11:42:53

Very Good

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Kia XCeed

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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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW X5?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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