USA EV Comparison: BMW iX M70 xDrive vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) has a starting price of $115000, compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), which starts at $74400.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Years of Production 2025-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $115000 $74400
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $50912
GCC Score 7.4 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Range (EPA) 303 mi 285 mi
Range (WLTP) 373 mi 362 mi
Range (GCC) 299 mi 283 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 115 kWh 114 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 108.9 kWh 106 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 36.4 kWh/100 mi 37.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.75 mi/kWh 2.67 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 195 kW, while the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 195 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 8 6.8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 485 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 650 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 749 lb-ft 490 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.6 s 5.4 s
Top Speed 155 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 7.5 5.6

Dimensions

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Length 195.5 in 193.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 87.8 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.6 in 76.3 in
Height 66.7 in 64.3 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 115.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4000 lb, whereas the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5853 lb 5798 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 61.8 ft3 57.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.2 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 8.4 7.8
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