BMW X7 vs Kia EV9

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW X7
Kia EV9

BMW

X7

From ₹1.33 Crore

Kia

EV9

From ₹1.3 Crore

BMW X7xDrive40i M Sport · ₹1.33 Crore
Kia EV9GT Line · ₹1.3 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X7: ₹1.33 Crore EV9: ₹1.3 Crore (ahead) EV9 ₹3.49 lakh cheaper
Safety X7: Not rated yet EV9: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage or range X7: 11.29 kmpl EV9: 561 km Different fuels
Power X7: 381 hp EV9: 384 PS Different engines
Boot X7: 300 litres EV9: 333 litres (ahead) Length 5,181 vs 5,010 mm
Versions X7: 2 (ahead) EV9: 1 Only X7: petrol, automatic

Pick the X7 for more versions.

Pick the EV9 for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.33 Crore
₹1.3 Crore
On-road in
₹1.47 Crore
₹1.3 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,47,405 a month
₹2,19,134 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Electric
Power
381 hp
384 PS
Torque
520 Nm
700 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
11.29 kmpl
561 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Full-Size Luxury 3-Row SUV
Flagship 3-Row Electric Ultra-Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S)
6 Seats (2+2+2 Luxury VIP Lounge)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
Not listed
Engine Config
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Drivetrain
xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with rear-biased torque distribution
Not listed
0-100
5.8 sec (Petrol) / 5.9 sec (Diesel)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h (Petrol) / 245 km/h (Diesel)
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 12 PS / 200 Nm electric boost)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes 395 mm with Blue/Red M Calipers)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (370 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers & Executive Drive Pro
MacPherson Strut with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD), Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 3.5°)
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Self-Leveling Rear Shock Absorbers (maintains constant ride height under load)
Wheel Type
21-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 754 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front & Rear: 285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial Runflat
275/50 R20 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes: 360 mm with 2-Piston Floating Calipers (All 4 Disc Brakes Standard)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes: 345 mm with Integrated Electronic Parking Brake EPB
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
20-inch Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,181 mm
Not listed
Width
2,000 mm (2,218 mm with mirrors)
Not listed
Height
1,835 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,105 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
221 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +40 mm / -40 mm)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,415 kg (Petrol) / 2,490 kg (Diesel)
Not listed
Boot Space
300L (all 3 rows up) / 750L (3rd row flat) / 2,120L (max)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
80 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.5 m (with Integral Active Steering)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 33.6/40, child occupant 43.2/49.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain airbags)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control, Cornering Brake Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control, Lane Change Assistant, Front/Rear Cross Traffic)
Not listed
Camera
Parking Assistant Professional with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote 3D View, Reversing Assistant & Maneuver Assistant
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readout)
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure & temperature display)
ISOFIX
Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row & 3rd row seats)
Not listed
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side, 2nd row side thorax, full 3-row curtain, front center airbag, driver knee airbag)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist HAC, Downhill Brake Control DBC, Multi-Collision Brake, Trailer Stability Assist)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2+ ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 27 Autonomous Features: Highway Driving Assist 2 HDA2, Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning & Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA 2.0 with Evasive Steering & Junction Crossing, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance with Steering Assist, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 RSPA2)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with 3D View, Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Digital Center Rear-View Mirror (Camera Display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Full-Colour Head-Up Display & Augmented View
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, 5-Zone Climate Controls, OTA Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W; Opt Bowers & Wilkins 20-speaker 1,475W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' with 3-section glass and 15,000 illuminated light graphic points
Not listed
Seat Features
Comfort Seats in BMW Individual Merino / Sensafin Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Front Ventilation & Massage
Not listed
Climate Control
5-Zone Automatic Climate Control (independent temperature control for 3rd row)
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Front & 2nd row Wireless Smartphone Charging Trays)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Split Headlight Design with Matrix Adaptive LED & Illuminated 'Iconic Glow' Kidney Grille
Small Cube Projection Full LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Dynamic Welcome Animation
Tail Lights
Full LED 3D Sculpted Taillights with Horizontal Chrome Strip
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with 3D Optical Guide Signature
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Digital Tiger Face Grille with Geometric Lighting Accents, Front LED Fog Lamps & Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Front 141.3 kW + Rear 141.3 kW)
Drivetrain
Not listed
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic All-Terrain Multi-Terrain Select: Snow, Mud, Sand)
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
99.8 kWh 4th-Gen High-Voltage Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Architecture, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure, E-GMP Platform)
Top Speed
Not listed
200 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
5.3 sec (0-100 km/h with Boost Mode)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW 3-Phase AC Wallbox: 0-100% in 9h 05m
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 24 mins (800V DC Fast Charger; 249 km added in 15 mins; 50 kW DC in 83 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Bidirectional Power Output inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.6 kW + V2G Grid Ready)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Drive Mode, Auto Mode & Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
5,010 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
1,980 mm (2,263 mm with mirrors)
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,780 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
3,100 mm (Longest luxury EV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
198 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,664 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
333L (all 3 rows up) / 828L (3rd row folded flat) / 2,318L (all rear seats folded)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
52 Litres (Front Luggage Trunk / Frunk with LED light)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
Trinity Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation + 5.3-inch Dedicated Climate Display + 12.3-inch Digital Cluster + 12.0-inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display with Customizable Themes & ADAS Visualization
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Kia Digital Key 2.0 (Ultra-Wideband UWB on Smartphone/Smartwatch), Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Updates, Remote Smart Parking Assist from Key Fob
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with Horizon Technology, Subwoofer & Intelli Q Surround Sound
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Dual Panoramic Electric Sunroofs (Independent Front Tilt/Slide Sunroof + Rear Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds)
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
2nd Row VIP Relaxation Lounge Seats with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, Ergo Motion Massage, Heating & Ventilation (3-Levels), Powered Recline & Lateral Slide + 18-Way Powered Driver Seat with Ergo Motion Massage
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row Diffuse AC Vents & Independent Digital Controls
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Fast Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads: Front Console & 2nd Row Armrest)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Ultra-Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.33 Crore – ₹1.37 Crore
₹1.3 Crore
Colours
14 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the X7 sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.33 Crore.

Only the EV9 sells a electric version: 1 version, from ₹1.3 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

X7 xDrive40i M Sport against EV9 GT Line

CityX7EV9Gap
Mumbai₹1.51 Crore₹1.3 CroreEV9 ₹20.83 lakh less
Pune₹1.51 Crore₹1.3 CroreEV9 ₹20.83 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.47 Crore₹1.3 CroreEV9 ₹16.83 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.58 Crore₹1.43 CroreEV9 ₹14.51 lakh less
Chennai₹1.61 Crore₹1.31 CroreEV9 ₹30.17 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.62 Crore₹1.31 CroreEV9 ₹31.50 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the X7 or the EV9?

The EV9, by ₹3.49 lakh on the versions compared here: X7 xDrive40i M Sport at ₹1.33 Crore against EV9 GT Line at ₹1.3 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.47 Crore against ₹1.3 Crore.

Which is safer?

The X7: not crash-tested yet. The EV9: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The X7 has 8 airbags and the EV9 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X7 xDrive40i M Sport makes 381 hp and 520 Nm and the EV9 GT Line makes 384 PS and 700 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X7 is 171 mm longer. Boot space is 300 litres in the X7 and 333 litres in the EV9.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,47,405 a month for the X7 and ₹2,19,134 for the EV9, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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