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BMW X6 vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (84,100 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Kia EV9?

BMW X6 vs Kia EV9: Key differences

BMW X6

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially 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

X6

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the BMW X6 costs 84,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,494 £.

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 X6 offers moderately more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 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 X6 delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

X6

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 X6 is barely lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X6 offers clearly more boot space – 580 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries slightly more – 695 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
BMW X6
Kia EV9

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BMW X6

The BMW X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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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 X6
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
84,100 - 147,300 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Width
1,980 mm
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
595 - 695 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 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
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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