USA EV Comparison: BMW iX xDrive40 vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
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General Info
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $92600. The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2025 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $92600 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $67950 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 217 mi | 253 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 264 mi | 293 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 213 mi | 242 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 76.6 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74.1 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 34.8 kWh/100 mi | 43.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.87 mi/kWh | 2.28 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 4.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) maxes out at 148 kW.
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 148 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 240 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 322 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 465 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…).
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 195 in | 193.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 87.8 in | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.4 in | 77.8 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 63.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 115.3 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…), but the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) doesn’t have one.
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 3300 lb, whereas the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5379 lb | 6118 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 17.7 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.8 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3300 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.3 | 7.5 |
