Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW iX3

Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi’s electric premium SUV.

BMW iX3

BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q6 e-tron

Pick the Q6 e-tron for 800-volt fast charging, long range and a modern digital cabin in a premium electric SUV.

Best engine: The quattro (RWD or all-wheel drive).

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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

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
Width	1,94 m	1,89 m
Height	1,65 m	1,67 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q6 e-tron	BMW iX3
Platform	PPE (Premium Platform Electric, 800-volt)	CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors (RWD / 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 Q6 e-tron

Software & electronics issues (early cars)
Long-term battery & drivetrain data still limited
High-voltage system check recommended

BMW iX3

12V battery issues (occasional)
Parking-sensor or camera faults
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

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

Cons

Audi Q6 e-tron

Limited long-term reliability data
Early software quirks

BMW iX3

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

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.