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BMW XM vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Kia Sorento?

BMW XM vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

BMW XM

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Sorento

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sorento is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 25 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 XM offers significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is substantially lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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.

from £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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BMW XM
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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