Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S vs BMW iX xDrive45
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a starting price of €98050, compared to the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...), which starts at €83500.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €98050 | €83500 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €84970 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a larger battery, the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 407 km | 502 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 471 km | 602 km |
| Range (GCC) | 390 km | 477 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 94.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27.2 kWh/100 km | 19.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.68 km/kWh | 5.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4 | 7.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 5.8 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…).
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4965 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1617 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…), but the BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX xDrive45 (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | BMW iX xDrive45 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2725 kg | 2525 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 528 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1567 l | 1750 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 8.4 |
