Comparison - Audi e-tron Sportback S line 2021 - vs - BMW iX xDrive50 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
£
79,935
Updated: 
04 Jul 2020
$
83,200
Updated: 
22 Mar 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Mythos black, metallic
#000201
Antigua blue, metallic
#037B94
Catalunya red, metallic
#D51217
Floret silver, metallic
#A9ADB0
Glacier white, metallic
#CAD3D0
Navarra blue, metallic
#354272
Siam beige, metallic
#B6B0A4
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: 
71 kWh Lithium-ion battery
111.5 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
277mi
324mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC high power charging station (charging power 150 kW; 10% - 80 %) 35 min
Top Speed: 
124mph
124mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.80s
4.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Three electric motors, more power, and electric torque vectoring improve the e-tron S Sportback's handling and agility.

PROS
More power,
responsive torque vectoring,
it'll drift like a sports car.

CONS
The regular e-tron weighs nearly 6000 pounds,
this may be heavier; plans for the States are still to be determined.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Audi has unveiled the next evolution in its coming electric vehicle offensive, in the form of the 2021 Audi e-tron S. Building on its standard 95kWh e-tron, the S will receive a third electric motor and subsequent performance boost.
With that enhancement, the e-tron S offers 320kW and 808Nm in normal driving mode and 370kW and 973Nm when in ‘Boost Mode’. By comparison, the current model e-tron produces 300kW and 664Nm.

By: 
caradvice.com.au

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

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
489ft-lbs
564ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
402hp
516hp
Turning Circle: 
40.00Feet

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
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
multi-function steering wheel (cruise control,speed limiter ,audio )
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Parking System Plus with 360° display
Leather-wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel
Electrically adjustable steering column
Keyless Ignition
Extended Cabin Heating

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.90in
195.00in
Width: 
80.40in
87.70in
Height: 
63.60in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.80in
Front Track: 
65.10in
66.10in
Rear Track: 
65.10in
67.20in
Wheel Base: 
115.20in
118.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
42.00
Rear Head Room: 
37.90
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
40.20in
Rear leg room: 
39.10in
38.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.60in
61.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.50cu.ft
77.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.70cu.ft
35.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5754.00lbs
5659.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Privacy glass
Door mirrors, electrically adjustable, heated and folding
Power-operated tailgate
Keyless go
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Comfort front centre armrest
Electrically adjustable drivers seat with memory function
Heated front seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Bucket Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding Center Armrest
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
4-corner air suspension with electronic shock absorption control
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Remote preconditioning
Deluxe 2-zone electronic climate control
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-channel amplifier
180 watt amplifying capacity
10 loudspeakers including subwoofer
Audi Connect (36-month subscription)
Audi Smartphone Interface
Audi Phone Box with wireless charging
MMI navigation plus
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
12 Total Speakers
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Body-colored rear spoiler
Body-coloured door mirrors
Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
Rear privacy glass
LED taillights with animation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 in
20"
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R20

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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
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: 
Camera for driver assistance systems (required for Pre-sense City)
Lane departure warning
Audi Pre-sense basic
City Assist Pack
Cross-traffic assist rear and Exit warning
Anti-theft alarm system
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

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