Comparison
BMW iX vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $87,900 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 32 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 6.7 vs 3.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $59,200 |
| Range | 364 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).
BMW iX6.7 Kia EV93.3 195 kW32 min 150 kW24 min
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