Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron S vs BMW iX M70 xDrive
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) has a starting price of €98100, compared to the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...), which starts at €123900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | €98100 | €123900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €81450 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 7.4 |
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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 407 km | 488 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 458 km | 600 km |
| Range (GCC) | 383 km | 481 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 115 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 108.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27.7 kWh/100 km | 22.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.61 km/kWh | 4.42 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.8 | 6.3 |
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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) 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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 195 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 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 | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 485 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 650 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 1015 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 7.5 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).
The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4965 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1631 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) 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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…), 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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2725 kg | 2655 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 569 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1637 l | 1750 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 8.4 |
