Head to head

BMW iX vs Kia EV9

A side-by-side comparison of published UK 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, 340 miles of range

BMW iX

From Β£72,000 Β· 340 miles

Read the BMW iX review

Car B

Kia EV9 electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 315 miles of range

Kia EV9

From Β£65,000 Β· 315 miles

Read the Kia EV9 review

The verdict

The BMW iX offers more range β€” 340 miles WLTP against 315 miles, a gap of about 25 miles 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 Β£7,000 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 iXΒ£72,000
Kia EV9Β£65,000

Range (WLTP)

BMW iX340 miles
Kia EV9315 miles

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

0–60 mph(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 UK β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

BMW iX90/100
Kia EV977/100

Price

BMW iX13/100
Kia EV918/100

Family space

BMW iX59/100
Kia EV931/100

Performance

BMW iX56/100
Kia EV973/100

Tech

BMW iX90/100
Kia EV968/100

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