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

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 €123900, compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €87300.

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 Europe (New) €123900 €87300
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €62890
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) 488 km 459 km
Range (WLTP) 600 km 582 km
Range (GCC) 481 km 455 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 115 kWh 114 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 108.9 kWh 106 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 22.6 kWh/100 km 23.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.42 km/kWh 4.29 km/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 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 195 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
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 100 km/h.

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 1015 Nm 664 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.8 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 200 km/h
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 4965 mm 4915 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2230 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1970 mm 1937 mm
Height 1695 mm 1633 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2928 mm

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 BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property BMW iX M70 xDrive Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2655 kg 2585 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 500 l 569 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1750 l 1637 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 62 l
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 8.4 7.8
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