Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD | 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 50 |
| Trim | GT-Line AWD | xDrive50 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 71,900 (USA, Jul 2025) | EUR 102,500 (DE, Nov 2022) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ocean Blue Panthera Metal Matte Ebony Black Wolf Gray with Ebony Black Glacial White Pearl with Ebony Black | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Black Brown Light Grey | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 197.4 in 5014 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | - |
| Height | 70.1 in 1781 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.5 in 876 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | 20.8 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.6 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 14.9 in 379 mm |
| Clearance | 7.8 in 198 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in 985 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 58.3 in 1481 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 4540.0 l 160.33 ft3 4.54 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 51.0 l 1.80 ft3 0.05 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5851.07 lb 2654 kg | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1336 lb 606 kg | 1399.94 lb 635 kg |
| GVWR | 7187.07 lb 3260 kg | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg |
| Towing capacity | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | BMW |
| Model | - | XE2A01N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | BMW |
| Model | - | XE2A01N0 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 282 kW 379.0 hp 384.2 ps | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.00 s | 4.40 s |
| Additional information | with 1-ft rollout - 4.7 s 19-44 mph - 1.9 s 37-62 mph - 2.8 s 50-75 mph - 3.7 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 280.2 mi / 451.0 km | EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 377.2 mi / 607.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.7 mi / 587.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 21.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 20.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | - |
| Additional information | Power assisted | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 10.65 | - |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 24 mm |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx21 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 285/45R21 | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 105.2 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 115.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | CATL |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 552 V | 369 V |
| Energy density | 263.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1226.87 lb 556.5 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 1:23 AC 11 kW, 8:45 | DC 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient lights (O) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD | 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 |