BMW iX xDrive40 vs Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-…) has a starting price of €77300, compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €75900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Price Europe (New) | €77300 | €75900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €51488 | €71100 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-…).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 349 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 425 km | 491 km |
| Range (GCC) | 343 km | 393 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 76.6 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74.1 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.6 kWh/100 km | 22.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.63 km/kWh | 4.42 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 5.3 |
Charging
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 148 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Performance
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 240 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 322 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 630 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.2 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4953 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2230 mm | 2189 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2440 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 |
