Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2022 Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2022 Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 | iX xDrive 50 21CF | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | xDrive50 | - |
| Model year | 2022 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | EUR 107,400 (DE, Mar 2023) | EUR 96,050 (DE, Feb 2022) |
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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steal Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 193.0 in 4902 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - | 80.4 in 2043 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 77.8 in 1976 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1679 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 66.3 in 1683 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 66.3 in 1683 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1058 mm | - | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - | 38.4 in 976 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | - | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1527 mm | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 60.9 in 1547 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 40.8 in 1036 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 615.0 l 21.72 ft3 0.61 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1665.0 l 58.80 ft3 1.67 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 5941.46 lb 2695 kg |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 7154 lb 3245 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1450 / 1690 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure = 18.8 / 20.7° Breakover angle - 17.5° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Front overhang - 928 mm Rear overhang - 1046 mm Curb weight with driver - 2770 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 385 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 765 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power - 370 kW Total system torque - 973 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 4.60 s | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km WLTP: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km | EPA: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km WLTP: 393.3 mi / 633.0 km | WLTP: 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 | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.6 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 25.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 26.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 8.774 | 9.205 |
| 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 | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 30 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 330 x 20 mm | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 10Jx20 10.5Jx21 10.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 285/45R20 285/40R21 285/35R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | CATL | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | 111.5 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 432 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 36 |
| Voltage | 330.3 V | 330.3 V | 396 V |
| Weight | - | - | 1543.24 lb 700 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh | Net battery capacity - 105.2 kWh | Usable capacity - 86.5 kWh Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 150 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:00 | DC fast charging, 0:32 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 | DC charger, 0:31 Mode 3 charging cable, 8:38 3-phase CEE cable, 14:51 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 24:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (S) 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) Cruise control with brake function (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) High Beam Assist (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 IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Alarm (S) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 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 (S) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Extended exterior mirrors package (S) Ambient lights (O) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | Aluminum matt brushed dark decorative inserts (S) Aluminum roof rails (O) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model designation and performance/technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) S model bumper in full paint (S) S model bumper in in contrasting paint (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Anti-theft alarm system (O) 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 and 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) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (O) 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 Plus (S) 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 with MMI touch response (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) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (S) Comfort center armrest front (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Sports front seats (S) Sports Plus front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S) Acoustic glazing for door and side windows (O) Adaptive heated windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Door sills with aluminum inserts at the front and rear, illuminated, with S lettering on the front (S) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Manual sun shades on rear windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (O) Servo closing for the doors (O) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Windscreen with heat insulation and acoustic glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror, frameless (S) Automatically foldable and dimmable side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (S) Housings of side mirrors painted in aluminium (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Ambient light package (O) Ambient light package plus (O) Ambient lights (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Digital Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) LED headlights and LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Headliner in black fabric (S) Leather (O) Microfibre Dinamica 3 frequency/leather combination with S embossing (S) Valcona leather with S embossing (O) |
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. | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | - |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2022 Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro |