Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA). The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
No US price yet
65/100#55 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-troniXBMW iX
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+92 mi· 34%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.4 cu ft· 14%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 33%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronBMW iX
Range
80100Charging
3547Performance
no data92Practicality
8173
How much is each in the US?
Audi Q8 e-tron
No US price yet
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 92 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- BMW iX
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Where next
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 33 sources
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