BMW X4 vs Kia EV9 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$80
- X4: 33 hp more, 2,400 lb more towing.
- EV9: $825 a year less on energy, 31.2 cu ft more cargo.
- EV9 wins 7 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | X4 | EV9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,475 | $56,395 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 215 hp | X4 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 88 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $775 | EV9 |
| EV range | N/A | 230 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 50.5 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | EV9 |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.5 cu ft | 43.5 cu ft | EV9 |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in | 42.8 in | EV9 |
| Front legroom | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | EV9 |
| Length | 187.6 in | 197.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.5 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,178 lb | 5,093 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 2,000 lb | X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | EV9 |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 7.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s tested | 7.7 s tested | X4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | EV9 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X4 xDrive30i AWD $55,300 | EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | $400 |
| EV9 Light RWD $54,900 | X4 xDrive30i AWD $55,300 | $400 |
Cost to run
EV9 costs $5,029 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X4 | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,475 | $56,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $775 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $4,651 |
| Total, 6 years | $66,075 | $61,046 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EV9 wins.
X4 wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EV9 | 52% |
| Power | X4 | 13% |
| Space | EV9 | 38% |
| Towing | X4 | 55% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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