Audi e-tron vs BMW X3
Audi e-tron
Audi’s first large electric SUV.
VS
BMW X3
The third-generation X3 on the rear-drive CLAR platform.
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 (408 hp) — the sweet spot.
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive20d (190 hp diesel) — the thrifty, torquey sweet spot.
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Performance
55 quattro · Electric vs B48 20i · Petrol
| Audi e-tron | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
408 hp
Winner
|
184 hp
|
| Torque |
664 Nm
Winner
|
290 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,7 s
Winner
|
8,3 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
215 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,1 hp/t
Winner
|
105,4 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
154 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
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6,8 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi e-tron | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
660 L
Winner
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550 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.725 L
Winner
|
1.600 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,93 m
Winner
|
2,86 m
|
| Length |
4,90 m
|
4,71 m
|
| Width |
1,94 m
|
1,89 m
|
| Height |
1,63 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi e-tron | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive) | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Dual electric motors (quattro) | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6 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 X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
Pros
Audi e-tron
- Big interior & roomy boot
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
- Improved range (Q8 e-tron)
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Cons
Audi e-tron
- Real-world efficiency lower (size & weight)
- Early software quirks
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Audi e-tron
20 for sale · from € 26.495
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€ 32.999
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