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BMW i5 vs Kia EV9 Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The BMW i5 starts at ₹1.20 Cr and the Kia EV9 at ₹1.30 Cr, a difference of ₹9.90 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹10.99 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

BMW i5

₹1.20 Cr

Kia EV9

₹1.30 Cr

BMW i5 vs Kia EV9

Specifications

Parameter

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Price

₹1.20 Cr

₹1.30 Cr

Body Type

Sedan

SUV

Fuel Type

Electric

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

Synchronous electric motors

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Engine Displacement

Torque

Power

592.73bhp

379bhp

Mileage

516 km

561 km

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

6 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

136 mm

198 mm

Boot Space

333 Litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

Battery Capacity

83.9 kWh

99.8 kWh

Battery Type

lithium-ion

Lithium lon

Charging Time Ac

4H-15mins-22Kw-( 0–100%)

Charging Time Dc

30mins-205kw(10–80%)

24Min-(10-80%)-350kW

L Price

12000000

12990000

H Price

12000000

12990000

Safety

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

No. of Airbags

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

—

Brake Assist

—

Central Locking

—

Child Safety Locks

—

Driver Airbag

—

Passenger Airbag

—

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

—

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

—

Curtain Airbag

—

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

—

Seat Belt Warning

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Traction Control

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

—

Rear Camera

—

With Guidedlines

Speed Alert

—

Knee Airbags

—

Driver

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

—

Heads-Up Display (HUD)

—

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

—

All

Hill Descent Control

—

Hill Assist

—

360 View Camera

—

Charging

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Fast Charging

Charging Time

—

24Min-(10-80%)-350kW

Exterior

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Adjustable Headlamps

Rear Window Defogger

Wheel Covers

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Integrated Antenna

Projector Headlamps

Automatic Headlamps

Fog Lights

Front

Rear

Boot Opening

Powered

Electronic

Puddle Lamps

—

Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

Powered & Folding

LED DRLs

LED Headlamps

LED Taillights

LED Fog Lamps

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

—

Rear Window Washer

—

Alloy Wheels

—

Sunroof

—

Dual Sunroof

Tyre Size

—

275/ 50 R20

Tyre Type

—

Tubeless Radial

Additional Features

—

GT-Line Exterior Styling,Body Colored Exterior Flush Door Handles - Automatic,Starmap Daytime Running Lights (SDRL),Digital Pattern Lighting Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps (ILED),Dynamic Welcome Function,Starmap LED Rear Combination Lamp,Glossy Black ORVM (heated & memory function),Glossy Black Beltline,Glossy Black Door Garnish with,Gunmetal Paint Accents,Gunmetal Sporty Skid Plates,Black Bridge Type Roof Rack,Glossy Black Wheel Arch Cladding,Rear Spoiler with LED HMSL,Frunk (52l)

Interior

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Cluster

Upholstery

Leatherette

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Additional Features

—

4-spoke Leatherette Steering Wheel,Illuminated Steering Wheel Emblem,Cupholder with Sliding Cover - 1st Row,Suede Headlining,Metal Scuff Plates,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Roof AC Vents - 2nd Row & 3rd Row

Digital Cluster Size

—

12.3

Ambient Light Colour (numbers)

—

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Acceleration 0-100kmph

—

5.3 s

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Power Steering

Air Conditioner

Heater

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Rear Seat Headrest

Adjustable

Adjustable Headrest

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

Rear AC Vents

Lumbar Support

—

Cruise Control

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Engine Start/Stop Button

Cooled Glovebox

Voice Commands

—

Paddle Shifters

USB Charger

Front & Rear

Central Console Armrest

With Storage

Tailgate Ajar Warning

Hands-Free Tailgate

Battery Saver

—

Idle Start-Stop System

—

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Adjustable Steering

—

Height & Reach

Ventilated Seats

—

Electric Adjustable Seats

—

Front & Rear

Air Quality Control

—

Vanity Mirror

—

Foldable Rear Seat

—

3rd Row 50

KeyLess Entry

—

Rear Curtain

—

Luggage Hook & Net

—

Lane Change Indicator

—

Glove Box light

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Additional Features

—

Steering Wheel with Memory Function,Shift-by-wire Selector,18-way Driver Power Seat,Easy Access Driver Seat,Driver Comfort Seat,12-way Front Passenger Power Seat,Passenger Seat Electric Adjust - Rear Buttons,2nd Row Captain Seats with 8-Way Power Adjust,Massage Seats -2nd Row,Wide Wing out Headrests-2nd Row,1st & 2nd Row Relaxation Comfort Seats with Leg Support,2nd Row Seat–One Touch Fold,Remote Folding Seats - 2nd & 3rd Row,Rear Occupant Alert

Vehicle to Load Charging

—

Heated Seats

—

Front Only

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Length

5060 mm

5015 mm

Width

2156 mm

1980 mm

Height

1505 mm

1780 mm

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2995 mm

3100 mm

No. of Doors

Reported Boot Space

490 Litres

—

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Battery Capacity

83.9 kWh

99.8 kWh

Motor Power

442 kW

283 kW

Max Power

592.73bhp

379bhp

Max Torque

795Nm

700Nm

Range

516 km

561 km

Charging Time (A.C)

4H-15mins-22Kw-( 0–100%)

—

Charging Time (D.C)

30mins-205kw(10–80%)

24Min-(10-80%)-350kW

Regenerative Braking

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Drive Type

AWD

Battery Type

—

Lithium lon

Gearbox

—

1-Speed

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Radio

Bluetooth Connectivity

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Size

inch

12.3 inch

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

—

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Usb Ports

Speakers

Front & Rear

Wireless Phone Charging

—

No. of Speakers

—

Additional Features

—

Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Next-gen Kia Connect with 100+ Features,Hidden Haptic Touchscreen Buttons,Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers,Active Sound Design

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link suspension

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Steering Type

—

Electric

Steering Column

—

Tilt & Telescopic

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Forward Collision Warning

—

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

—

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Keep Assist

—

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

—

Driver Attention Warning

—

Adaptive Cruise Control

—

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

—

Adaptive High Beam Assist

—

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

—

Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

—

Blind Spot Monitor

—

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

BMW i5

Kia EV9

Digital Car Key

—

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

—

SOS Button

—

RSA

—

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

—

SOS / Emergency Assistance

—

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BMW i5 vs Kia EV9 Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The BMW i5 starts at ₹1.20 Cr and the Kia EV9 at ₹1.30 Cr, a difference of ₹9.90 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹10.99 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Engine and performance: The BMW i5 uses a Synchronous electric motors Electric making 592.73bhp and listed torque with Automatic. The Kia EV9 uses a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Electric making 379bhp and listed torque with Automatic.

Mileage and running cost: The BMW i5 Electric Automatic is rated at 516 km and the Kia EV9 Electric Automatic at 561 km. At 1,000 km a month, the Kia EV9 saves you about ₹1.2436264146250462 a month and ₹14.923516975500554 a year on fuel.

What one gives that the other does not: The BMW i5 adds Wheel Covers, Puddle Lamps, Rear Reading Lamp, Lumbar Support and Cruise Control. The Kia EV9 adds Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks and Driver Airbag. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the BMW i5 if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹9.90 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Kia EV9 if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: BMW i5 offers Wheel Covers.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

BMW i5 vs Kia EV9 FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

BMW i5 is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between BMW i5 vs Kia EV9?+

The ex-showroom price difference between BMW i5 and Kia EV9 is ₹9.90 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹10.99 L.

BMW i5 vs Kia EV9, which has better mileage?+

Kia EV9 has the better listed mileage. The BMW i5 Electric Automatic is rated at 516 km, while the Kia EV9 Electric Automatic is rated at 561 km.

BMW i5 vs Kia EV9, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, BMW i5 vs Kia EV9?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.