Comparing the Kia Sonet and the BMW 7 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Sonet is available at ₹884,000, while the BMW 7 Series is priced at ₹14,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW 7 Series's 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 78 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 12.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) |
| 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 | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
