USA EV Comparison: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S vs BMW iX xDrive60
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) has a starting price of $88500, while the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $88500 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…).
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 364 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 377 mi | 436 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 321 mi | 344 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 115 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94.9 kWh | 109.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.6 kWh/100 mi | 31.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.38 mi/kWh | 3.15 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.1 | 8 |
Charging
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) maxes out at 195 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 195 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 8.4 | 7.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) has more power, the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 631 lb-ft | 564 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.4 s |
| Top Speed | 143 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…).
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 195.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.3 in | 87.8 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 76.3 in | 77.6 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.1 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…), but the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 5291 lb, whereas the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5291 lb | 5688 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 18 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 48.5 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.3 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 5291 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 8.4 |
