Comparing the Kia Sonet and the BMW M5 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 M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 727 bhp (combined system output) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5. 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 | — | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 8 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| 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) | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Range | — | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific wide body |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
