2022 Audi e-tron vs. 2022 BMW iX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Audi e-tron and 2022 BMW iX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Audi e-tron and the 2022 BMW iX.
In comparing the 2022 Audi e-tron's and the 2022 BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi e-tron has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2022 BMW iX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Audi e-tron's and the 2022 BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi e-tron is a better car than the 2022 BMW iX.
Pricing: A used 2022 Audi e-tron ranges from $34,997 to $52,692 while a used 2022 BMW iX is priced between $54,817 to $89,656.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Audi e-tron loses 65.1 percent of its value and the 2022 BMW iX loses 66.6 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Audi e-tron retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW iX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Audi e-tron’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the 2022 BMW iX base engine makes 516 horsepower. The e-tron is rated to deliver an average of 78 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 222 miles. The iX is rated to deliver an average of 86 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 324 miles. This gives the 2022 BMW iX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Audi e-tron. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the e-tron is 10.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the iX is 12 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The 2022 Audi e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$65,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$61,290
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$52,700 - $69,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$83,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$82,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,900 - $120,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,853
Price Range:
$34,997 - $52,692
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,550
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$36,968 - $44,822
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,975
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$66,577
Price Range:
$54,817 - $89,656
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,271
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$39,213 - $77,681
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21,377
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Audi e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Audi e-tron
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW iX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 651.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
33.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
4.8 - 743.3
Audi e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
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8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
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16 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
36 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
38 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2022 Audi e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Chronos, quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus
2022 BMW iX Trim Levels
xDrive50
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
516 hp
Torque:
564 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
78 / 77 / 78
Range (city/hwy):
222 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
86 / 87 / 86
Range (city/hwy):
324 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
105.2 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5721 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5659 lbs
Width:
87.8 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Siam Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Typhoon Gray Metallic
Red
Catalunya Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Oxide Grey Metallic / Sophisto Grey / Storm Bay Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
