Head to head

BMW iX vs Kia EV9

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

BMW iX electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 545 km of range

BMW iX

From A$147,600 Β· 545 km

Read the BMW iX review

Car B

Kia EV9 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 505 km of range

Kia EV9

From A$133,250 Β· 505 km

Read the Kia EV9 review

The verdict

The BMW iX offers more range β€” 545 km WLTP against 505 km, a gap of about 40 km between charges. The BMW iX is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 500 litres and 5 seats versus 333 litres and 7 in the Kia EV9. On price the Kia EV9 starts about A$14,350 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Kia EV9 at 5.3s.

On the measured specifications below, the BMW iX leads in 3 areas and the Kia EV9 in 3.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

BMW iXA$147,600
Kia EV9A$133,250

Range (WLTP)

BMW iX545 km
Kia EV9505 km

Battery

BMW iX111.5 kWh
Kia EV999.8 kWh

Body type

BMW iXSUV
Kia EV9SUV

Seats

BMW iX5
Kia EV97

Boot space

BMW iX500 litres
Kia EV9333 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

BMW iX6.1s
Kia EV95.3s

Standout feature

BMW iXLong range and a lounge-like cabin
Kia EV9Seven full-size seats and 800V rapid charging

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

BMW iX90/100
Kia EV973/100

Price

BMW iX15/100
Kia EV922/100

Family space

BMW iX62/100
Kia EV926/100

Performance

BMW iX44/100
Kia EV963/100

Tech

BMW iX86/100
Kia EV958/100

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