Kia EV9 vs BMW iX

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Specification	Kia EV9 EV9 GT Line AWD	BMW iX
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 3.87 crore	Rs 3.85 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Electric
Battery & charging
Battery	99.8 kWh	100.4 kWh
Electric range	505 km	602 km
Electric motor power	282.6 kW	300 kW
Electric motor torque	700 Nm	700 Nm
AC charging	—	22 kW
DC fast charging	—	175 kW
AC charging time	9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A)	—
DC charging time	About 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger)	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	6	—
Length	—	4965 mm
Width	1980 mm	1970 mm
Height	—	1695 mm
Wheelbase	3100 mm	—
Ground clearance	177 mm	—
Boot space	—	500 L
Tyre size	285/45R21	—
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	2 years / unlimited km vehicle; 8 years / 160,000 km high-voltage battery
Safety
Airbags	7	—
ABS	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	No
Other
Swivelling second-row seats	Yes	No
Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED)	Yes	No
Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch)	Yes	No
Front trunk (52 L)	Yes	No
Auto-flush door handles	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No
Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand)	Yes	No
Parking collision-avoidance assist	Yes	No
Trailer stability assist	Yes	No
Rear occupant alert	Yes	No
BMW Kidney Iconic Glow illuminated grille	No	Yes
BMW Curved Display	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	7.9/10

Kia EV9 vs BMW iX: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Kia EV9 or the BMW iX?

The BMW iX is cheaper. It starts at Rs 3.85 crore ex-factory, Rs 150,000 less than the Kia EV9, which starts at Rs 3.87 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, the Kia EV9 or the BMW iX?

The BMW iX xDrive45 goes furthest on electricity (BMW iX xDrive45: 602 km; Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 505 km).

Which is more powerful, the Kia EV9 or the BMW iX?

The BMW iX xDrive45 is the most powerful (BMW iX xDrive45: 402 hp; Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp).

Which has more safety features, the Kia EV9 or the BMW iX?

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the BMW iX xDrive45 has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia EV9 and BMW iX prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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