Comparison - BMW iX xDrive50 2022 - vs - Audi Q8 competition plus 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
83,200
Updated: 
22 Mar 2022
$
80,900
Updated: 
27 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
ALPINE WHITE
#E2E2E2
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
#111111
DARK GRAPHITE METALLIC
#2B2C2F
MINERAL WHITE METALLIC
#949393
PHYTONIC BLUE METALLIC
#949393
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN METALLIC
#2C444A
STORM BAY METALLIC
#414B53
AVENTURIN RED METALLIC
#681B25

Electric

Battery: 
111.5 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
324mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC high power charging station (charging power 150 kW; 10% - 80 %) 35 min
Top Speed: 
124mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2022 BMW iX's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Electric SUVs category. Currently the BMW iX has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Potent powertrain
Cushioned ride and poised handling
Gorgeous interior with plush, roomy seats
User-friendly tech features

Cons
No front trunk

By: 
usnews.com

The iX is an all-new and all-electric model in BMW's lineup when it appears in early 2022.

Pros
Powerful electric powertrain,
excellent highway range,
downright fancy interior.

Cons
Polarizing exterior styling,
rear seat bottoms positioned a little low,
most powerful model not yet available.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Roomy interior
Quick acceleration and nimble handling
Comprehensive set of luxury features and driving aids
Daring interior design

Cons
Starting price is quite high
Daring front-end design

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Entertaining to drive,
ride is terrific regardless of wheel size,
palatial interior with plenty of tech.

Cons
Acceleration lags at city speeds,
some practicality sacrificed for style,
lower touchscreen controls are distracting.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious, high-end interior
Powerful engine lineup
Balanced ride and handling
Mostly intuitive tech features

Cons
Poor fuel economy
High starting price

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
Torque: 
564ft-lbs
369ft-lbs
at 1 370rpm
Horsepower: 
516hp
335hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Extended Cabin Heating
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
195.00in
196.60in
Width: 
87.70in
78.50in
Height: 
66.70in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.80in
5.80in
Front Track: 
66.10in
66.10in
Rear Track: 
67.20in
66.60in
Wheel Base: 
118.10in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.00
37.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.50
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
40.20in
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
38.90in
40.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.50in
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
77.90cu.ft
60.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
35.50cu.ft
30.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5659.00lbs
4960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Bucket Front Seats
Leather
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Multi-level heated

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link Front Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Four zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
12 Total Speakers
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
730 watts stereo output
17 speakers
USB connection
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
21 in
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Mocha Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#665751
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#000000
Amido Perforated, leather
#66686A
Oyster Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#E7E4DE
Castanea Chestnut Perforated, leather
#8D5E57
Stonegray, alcantara/cloth
#798187