Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX
How the Audi Q8 e-tron and the BMW iX compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 362 mi | 367 mi |
| Usable battery | 106 kWh | 109.5 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 19.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 240 mi | 243 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 344 mi | 349 mi |
| Highway | 282 mi | 286 mi |
| City | 391 mi | 396 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- BMW iX
- Further in winter
- BMW iX
- More efficient
- BMW iX
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi Q8 e-tron or the BMW iX?
- On the EPA rating the Audi Q8 e-tron is rated 362 mi and the BMW iX 367 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 240 mi from the Audi Q8 e-tron and 243 mi from the BMW iX.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.