Comparison between:
- 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 40 |
| Trim | - | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | Global | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Metallic | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 66.1 in 1679 mm |
| Rear track | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 14.9 in 379 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 996 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 58.3 in 1481 mm |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | - | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1421.98 lb 645 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2595 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | - |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | - |
| Torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 540 Nm 55.1 kgm 398.3 ft-lb | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.80 s | 6.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 208.8 mi / 336.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km WLTP, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 111H | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 64.7 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 71 kWh | 76.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 324 | - |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 396 V | 330.3 V |
| Weight | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.84 kW AC 6.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 120 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 120 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 11 kW, 6:27 AC 6.4 kW, 11:06 AC 3.84 kW, 18:29 | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Anthracite bumper (S) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats (S) ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Heated front seats (O) Individual contour seats front (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) S-sports seats front (O) Sports front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Variable headrests for the front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S) Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O) Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O) S line emblem and chrome trim (O) Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O) Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O) Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O) Acoustic glazing on side windows (O) Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S) Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S) Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Privacy glass (O) Servo closure for the doors (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O) Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S) Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-color painted side mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Boot lighting right and left (S) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illuminated door sills (S) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O) LED taillights (O) Matrix LED headlights (O) Multi-colored ambient lights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Tailgate lights (S) Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O) All-faux-leather dashboard (O) All-leather dashboard (O) Dashboard in fabric black (O) Decor inlays dark brown natural (O) Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O) Fabric effect (S) Floor mats with contrast stitching (O) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O) Leather top side of dashboard (O) Milano Leather (O) S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O) Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O) Valcona Leather (O) | Sports Package (O) Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 |