Comparing the Kia EV9 and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia EV9 is available at ₹13,000,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) respectively. 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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| Battery | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
