Comparing the Kia EV9 and the BMW iX 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 iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) 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) | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| 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) | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| 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 SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
