Comparing the BMW X7 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 X7 is available at ₹14,999,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BMW X7 comes with a 2998 cc (6-cyl) / 4395 cc (V8) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 375 bhp (xDrive40i) / 352 bhp (xDrive40d) / 530 bhp (M60i) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW X7 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 (6-cyl) / 4395 cc (V8) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 Petrol (xDrive40i) / 3.0L B57 Diesel (xDrive40d) / 4.4L V8 | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 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 | 11.0 kmpl (approx) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 / 8 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 375 bhp (xDrive40i) / 352 bhp (xDrive40d) / 530 bhp (M60i) | 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 (6-cyl) / 700 Nm (Diesel) / 750 Nm (V8) | 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 | 326 Litres (3rd row up) | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3100 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 241 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2445 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5151 mm / 2000 mm / 1805 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3105 mm | 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 + 3rd Row (4-Zone) Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row (Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Executive Lounge | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (32-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 | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (Crown Shape) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/50 R20 (front) / 315/45 R20 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch / 22-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 + xDrive + ADB | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View + 3D View | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteCarbon BlackBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyCopper Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
