Audi e-tron vs BMW iX3

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

BMW iX3

BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for the 600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre frunk), air suspension and quattro — accepting the real-world range below WLTP.

Best engine: The 55 quattro with the larger battery for the best balance of range and performance.

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Pick this one if…

BMW iX3

Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.

Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs iX3 · Electric

	Audi e-tron	BMW iX3
Power	408 hp Winner	286 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	400 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	6,8 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	131,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km	0 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	—

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	BMW iX3
Boot	660 L Winner	510 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.560 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,86 m
Length	4,90 m	4,73 m
Width	1,94 m	1,89 m
Height	1,63 m	1,67 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	BMW iX3
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive)
Fuel	Electric	Electric
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Early software bugs in the infotainment and driver-assist systems
High-voltage system: coolant circuit and electronics need checking on early cars
Real-world range sits well below the WLTP figure

BMW iX3

12V battery issues (occasional)
Parking-sensor or camera faults
Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque

Pros

Audi e-tron

600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre front frunk)
Dual-motor quattro (408 hp in the 55)
Air suspension standard

BMW iX3

Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world range is well below the WLTP figure
~2.5-tonne kerb weight

BMW iX3

No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

As a model line, the e-tron accelerates strongly and silently on dual electric motors, and the air suspension soaks up poor surfaces. It feels heavy and planted rather than agile, and it is happiest cruising. Regeneration is adjustable for one-pedal driving in town. The 55 quattro has 408 hp and a 95 kWh battery, but real-world range is well below its WLTP figure.