Audi Q6 e-tron GF vs BMW iX3 G08

Audi Q6 e-tron

GF · 2024 – 2026

The first-generation Q6 e-tron (GF), on the PPE 800V platform.

BMW iX3

G08 · 2020 – 2026

The first-generation iX3 (G08), BMW’s electric mid-size SUV on the X3’s CLAR platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q6 e-tron

Pick the GF for the modern Q6 e-tron with 800-volt fast charging, long range and the digital cockpit — ideally the quattro with the larger battery.

Best engine: The quattro (388 hp) with the larger battery.

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Pick this one if…

BMW iX3

Pick the G08 for the electric X3 with a single rear motor, ~74 kWh usable battery and up to ~500 km WLTP range.

Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive) — the only powertrain.

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Performance

quattro · Electric vs iX3 · Electric

	Audi Q6 e-tron	BMW iX3
Power	388 hp Winner	286 hp
Torque	855 Nm Winner	400 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,9 s Winner	6,8 s
Top speed	210 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	165,1 hp/t Winner	131,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km	0 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	—

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q6 e-tron	BMW iX3
Boot	526 L Winner	510 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.529 L	1.560 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,90 m Winner	2,86 m
Length	4,77 m	4,73 m
Ground clearance	17,6 cm	17,9 cm
Turning circle	12,1 m	12,1 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg	2.000 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q6 e-tron	BMW iX3
Platform	PPE (800-volt)	CLAR (electric)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · RWD / quattro (PPE 800V)	Single rear-axle electric motor (PSM, fifth-generation eDrive)
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	Single-speed automatic
Fuel	Electric	Electric
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q6 e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on early 2024 cars
Long-term battery & drivetrain data still limited
PPE 800V system: high-voltage check recommended

BMW iX3

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

Pros

Audi Q6 e-tron

800-volt fast charging
Competitive range (larger battery)
Modern digital cockpit

BMW iX3

Facelift (2021) brought better efficiency and range
~74 kWh net battery with 471–505 km WLTP (post-facelift)
DC fast charging up to 150 kW (10–80% in ~32–34 min)

Cons

Audi Q6 e-tron

Limited long-term reliability data
Early software quirks

BMW iX3

Rear-wheel drive only, no xDrive
No frunk, despite the EV concept

Driving experience

Audi Q6 e-tron

Quiet, quick and far more efficient than the old e-tron. The Q6 rides comfortably, steers accurately with decent weighting, and feels more agile and lighter on its feet than the GE, helped by the newer PPE platform. Rear-drive is the base; dual-motor quattro adds pace and all-wheel traction. The 800-volt architecture charges far faster on suitable chargers, and the larger battery delivers competitive real-world range. It is a more modern, more rounded electric SUV than the e-tron, with the same hushed refinement and without the efficiency penalty of the early car.

BMW iX3

The iX3 is refined and composed rather than playful. Steering is accurate and reasonably weighted, body control is good, and the car feels stable and secure at speed. Ride quality is firm but generally well-controlled — better than many early EVs on adaptive suspension, though larger wheels and the M Sport suspension make it busier over poor surfaces. Instant torque makes it quick off the line, and the single-motor rear-drive layout gives balanced, predictable handling without the artificial feel of some dual-motor systems. Cabin noise is low; wind and tyre roar are the main sounds at motorway speeds. Regenerative braking is strong and well-calibrated (one-pedal driving is possible). Overall it drives like a polished, slightly firmer X3 with electric silence and response — competent and relaxing rather than involving.