Comparison between:
- 2021 Audi e-tron S quattro
- 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro S Line
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Audi e-tron S quattro | 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro S Line | 2022 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | - | - | i4 M50 |
| Trim | - | S Line | - |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | Europe | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 74,300 (DE, Feb 2022) | USD 65,900 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 63,905 (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) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Steal Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue | Alpine White Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Gray Metallic Sanremo Green Metallic M Portimao Blue Metallic Dravit Gray Metallic Tanzanite Blue Metallic M Brooklyn Gray Metallic Aventurine Red Meta |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray | Black Tacora Red Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4902 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.4 in 2043 mm | 80.4 in 2043 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.8 in 1976 mm | - | - |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 63.6 in 1616 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 66.3 in 1683 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 66.3 in 1683 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.8 in 172 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 996 mm | 38.4 in 976 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | 60.9 in 1547 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 40.8 in 1036 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 615.0 l 21.72 ft3 0.61 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 1665.0 l 58.80 ft3 1.67 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 5941.46 lb 2695 kg | 5390.3 lb 2445 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| GVWR | 7154 lb 3245 kg | 6702.05 lb 3040 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | 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 | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power - 370 kW Total system torque - 973 Nm | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System torque - 790 Nm (586 lb-ft) |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.50 s | 6.80 s | 3.90 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: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km | WLTP: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 25.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 26.2 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 20.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 24 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 9.205 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | 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 sport | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | New type of wheel brake for MY2020 | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 10Jx20 10.5Jx21 10.5Jx22 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 9.5Jx21 | 8.5Jx18 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 285/45R20 285/40R21 285/35R22 | 255/50R20 109H 255/55R19 111H 265/45R21 | 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 95 kWh | 71 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 432 | 324 | - |
| Number of modules | 36 | 27 | - |
| Voltage | 396 V | 396 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1543.24 lb 700 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 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 | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 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 | Usable capacity - 64.7 kWh Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 | 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, 120 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 | DC charger, 0:29-0:36 Mode 3 charging cable, 6:27 3-phase CEE cable, 11:06 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 18:29 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | 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) Omitting Model designation and performance/technology lettering (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) S Line bumper in full paint finish (S) 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 (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) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) 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 (O) Sports Plus front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke 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 sill trims with aluminum inserts at the front and rear, illuminated, with S logo at 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) Black- or Carbon-painted housings of side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (O) 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 (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather (O) Leather / Artificial leather seats (O) Microfiber DINAMICA / Leather (O) Seat covers in fabric (S) | Adaptive M suspension (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) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) 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) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) Leather (O) Microfiber / Sensatec (S) |
| 2021 Audi e-tron S quattro | 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro S Line | 2022 BMW i4 M50 |