Comparing the BMW X5 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 X5 is available at ₹9,999,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BMW X5 comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5 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 | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) | 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 | 645 Litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear | — |
| 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 | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 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 | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC + fading compensation | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + xDrive + DTC | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
