Comparison between:
- 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 eDrive 40 |
| Trim | - | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Steel 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 | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 996 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 56.9 in 1445 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 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg |
| Payload | 1410.96 lb 640 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 6900.47 lb 3130 kg | 5743.04 lb 2605 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | 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 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2565 kg | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 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 | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Boost | - |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | - |
| Torque | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb | - |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.60 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.40 s |
| Additional information | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | EPA: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km WLTP: 366.0 mi / 589.0 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 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | Gear ratio - 11.115:1 |
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 | 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 | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| 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 | 7.5Jx17 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 111H | 245/45R18 245/40R19 245/35R20 255/45R18 255/55R17 101Y 255/35R20 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 95 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 432 | - |
| Number of modules | 36 | - |
| Voltage | 396 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1543.24 lb 700 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 |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| 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 | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 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 Fast charger, 150 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 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, 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 | Fast 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 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 | Anthracite bumper (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) No model description and performance or technology lettering (O) No performance or technology lettering (O) Non-smokers package (S) Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O) Provision for trailer towing device (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Variable foldable luggage mat (O) Adaptive Cruise Control (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 Night vision assistant Obstacle avoidance assistance Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (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) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (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) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (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) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |