BMW iX vs Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
70/100#38 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
81/100#8 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV9 is cheaper by $33,600
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXEV9Kia EV9
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 31%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.5 cu ft· 15%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row4.4 s faster· 50%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXKia EV9
Range
10088Charging
5668Performance
9230Practicality
7386
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Kia EV9
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR
- $54,900
- Light RWD
- $54,900
- 2026 Light LR
- $57,900
- Light Long Range RWD
- $57,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
Which charges faster?
Kia EV9EV9
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- BMW iX
- Kia EV9
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Kia EV9
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX
- 4.6 scontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV9
- 9.4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV9EV9
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- BMW iX
- Kia EV9
- Ahead by
- $33,600
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 29 sources
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