Audi e-tron vs BMW X2

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for a big cabin, smooth all-wheel drive and zero-emission driving in a premium SUV.

Best engine: The 55 quattro (larger battery).

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Pick this one if…

BMW X2

Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.

Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs sDrive20i · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	BMW X2
Power	408 hp Winner	192 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	280 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	7,4 s
Top speed	200 km/h	227 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	118,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	146 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	6,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	BMW X2
Boot	660 L Winner	470 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.355 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,67 m
Length	4,90 m	4,36 m
Width	1,94 m	1,82 m
Height	1,63 m	1,51 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	BMW X2
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel
Fuel	Electric	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software (early cars)
High-voltage system warnings
Motor coolant issues (occasional)
Battery data still limited at high mileage

BMW X2

Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank

Pros

Audi e-tron

Big interior & roomy boot
Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
Improved range (Q8 e-tron)

BMW X2

Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
Coupe-like, stylish design
Refined B48 petrol engines

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world efficiency lower (size & weight)
Early software quirks

BMW X2

Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

Smooth, silent and effortlessly luxurious. The e-tron rides with genuine isolation, steers lightly and accurately, and accelerates strongly from its dual-motor quattro with none of the fuss of a combustion engine. It is heavy, which shows in corners and in real-world range, but the payoff is a hushed, relaxed calm that suits long journeys. Regenerative braking is strong enough for one-pedal driving in traffic. It was the first large electric SUV from Audi, and it drives more like a luxury saloon than a tall, heavy crossover.

BMW X2

The F39 is more engaging than a conventional compact SUV. Steering is quick and direct, body control is good, and the car feels agile and planted on twisty roads, especially with M Sport suspension and larger wheels. Ride is firm — acceptable on smooth roads but it can feel busy and thumpy over Belgian cobbles, patched asphalt or motorway expansion joints. The B48 20i is the sweet spot: refined, responsive and willing without being harsh. The 18i is adequate but coarser; the M35i is properly quick and sounds more purposeful. Diesels are strong and refined for the class. Noise levels are good at speed, though wind noise can be noticeable around the A-pillars and mirrors. Overall it drives more like a raised hot hatch than a soft family crossover.