Comparing the BMW M2 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 M2 is available at ₹9,999,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BMW M2 comes with a 2993 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 9.8 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M2 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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| Displacement | 2993 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with M xDrive optional | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed M Manual / 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 9.8 kmpl (approx) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 550 Nm @ 2650-5870 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (M DCT) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 390 Litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 131 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1640 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4580 mm / 1887 mm / 1392 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2697 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Sport seats | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | M Leather / Merino Leather | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific front & rear | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Compound Brakes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM Mode | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Black SapphireM Portimao BlueBrooklyn GreyVelvet Blue | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
