Global EV Comparison: BMW iX xDrive40 vs Audi e-tron 50 quattro
Struggling to Decide? Let AI Help!
Your AI Summary Is Ready!
General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) for as low as €43800, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) begins at €23900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2025 | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €43800 | €23900 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 349 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 425 km | 341 km |
| Range (GCC) | 343 km | 272 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 76.6 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74.1 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.6 kWh/100 km | 23.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.63 km/kWh | 4.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 3.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 148 kW, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) maxes out at 120 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 148 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 240 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 322 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 630 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4953 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2230 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1967 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022), but the BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX xDrive40 (2021-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
| Property | BMW iX xDrive40 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2440 kg | 2445 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 500 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1750 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.3 | 7.7 |
