Comparison
BMW i5 vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 295 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $67,100 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 33 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 3.7 vs 6.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $59,200 |
| Range | 295 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).
BMW i53.7 Kia EV96.3 205 kW33 min 150 kW24 min
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