Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | - |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
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 | Steel Aluminum | Steal Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | 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 |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 86.3 in 2192 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 18.6 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 39.2 in 996 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 60.9 in 1547 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.8 in 1036 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1410.96 lb 640 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 6900.47 lb 3130 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | 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 Group | - |
| Model | HD1002N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 561 Nm 57.2 kgm 413.8 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 6.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 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 | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 21 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | 9.205 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | 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 | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 255/55R19 111H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 113.4 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 162.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 960 | 432 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell configuration | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 36 |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 396 V |
| Energy density | 190 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | 1543.24 lb 700 kg |
| Volume | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height - 95 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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 NACS | Type 2 CCS2 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 3.84 kW AC 6.4 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 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:38 AC 6.4 kW, 14:51 AC 3.84 kW, 24:45 |
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 (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) |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro |