USA EV Comparison: BMW iX3 Gen 2 vs Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron RWD

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…).

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 225 kW, while the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) maxes out at 155 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) has more power, the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…), but the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4409 lb, whereas the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.