BMW i5 VS Kia EV9 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

A lot of people choose BMW i5 or Kia EV9 based on which service centre is closer to their house. Fair point but also check the actual specs here first – better to choose the right car and then sort out service.

Difference between BMW i5 vs Kia EV9

Comparing top models: M60 xDrive vs GT Line. Kia EV9's top variant is priced ₹10.40 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Airbags and Transmission.

Max Power

M60 xDrive

592.73bhp

GT Line

379bhp

Airbags

M60 xDrive

GT Line

Transmission

M60 xDrive

Automatic

GT Line

1-Speed Automatic

Key Highlights of BMW i5 vs Kia EV9

Specification	BMW i5	Kia EV9
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹119.50 Lakh	₹129.90 Lakh
Max Power	592.73bhp	379bhp
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Transmission	Automatic	1-Speed Automatic
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	6 Seater
Body Type	Sedan	SUV

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive ▾

₹119.50 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Kia EV9

GT Line ▾

₹129.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW i5 · M60 xDrive

119.50 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹196,138/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Kia EV9 · GT Line

129.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹213,208/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW i5 vs Kia EV9 EMI

BMW i5 will cost you ₹196,138 per month as EMI and Kia EV9 will cost you ₹213,208 per month as EMI.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 7 ▲

Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	592.73bhp	379bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	795Nm	700Nm
Emission Standard	ZEV	ZEV
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic	1-Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5060 mm × 2156 mm × 1505 mm	5015 mm × 1980 mm × 1780 mm
Wheelbase	2995 mm	3100 mm
Seating Capacity	5	6

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Yes	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	275/ 50 R20 Tubeless Radial
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	—	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 9 ▲

Sunroof	—	Dual Sunroof
Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	—	Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Speed Assist System, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor
Airbags	6	10
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 19 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	—	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	—	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORT
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	3rd Row 50:50 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Front & Rear	14 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Brooklyn Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Oxide Grey Metallic

Tanzanite Blue Metallic

DRAGON-FIRE-RED-METALLIC

Cape York Green Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Phytonic Blue Metallic

FROZEN-DEEP-GREY-METALLIC

Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect

Black Sapphire

Frozen Pure Grey Metallic

Panthera Metal

Pebble Gray

Aurora Black Pearl

Snow White Pearl

Ocean Blue Pearl

BMW i5 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW i5 Rs. 119.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz EQS Rs. 130.00 Lakh - 147.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Rs. 94.05 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Rs. 145.00 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	1	9	9	9 / Automatic
Engine	-	-	1991 cc	2999 cc	1999 cc - 1993 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	592.73 bhp	536 bhp - 750.97 bhp	402.30 bhp	603 bhp	201 bhp - 194 bhp
Mileage	-	-	10 kmpl	-	12 - 15 kmpl
Boot Space	-	610 Litres	435 Litres	370 Litres	-
Airbags	6	9	7	-	8

Kia EV9 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia EV9 Rs. 129.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz GLS Rs. 132.07 Lakh - 143.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Rs. 133.50 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Rs. 99.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	1	9	1	9	9
Engine	-	2999 cc - 2925 cc	-	1993 cc - 1950 cc	1991 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol / Diesel	Electric	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	379 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp	416 bhp
Mileage	-	12 kmpl	-	11.17 - 16 kmpl	10 kmpl
Boot Space	333 Litres	-	-	630 Litres	545 Litres
Airbags	10	10	6	9	6