Comparing the BMW 7 Series and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 7 Series is available at ₹14,999,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BMW 7 Series comes with a 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 12.0 kmpl (approx) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2150 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
