Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback S vs BMW iX3 Gen 1
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) for as low as €45890, while the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) begins at €30900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2020-2021 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €45890 | €30900 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 341 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 km | 460 km |
| Range (GCC) | 320 km | 391 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.7 km/kWh | 5.28 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.2 | 6.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 155 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Performance
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 4.4 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) is longer and wider, but the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is taller.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4902 mm | 4734 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2138 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2864 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022), but the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2695 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 615 l | 510 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1594 l | 1560 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7.2 |
