Audi Q8 e-tron vs. BMW iX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q8 e-tron and 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 Audi Q8 e-tron and the BMW iX.
When comparing the Audi Q8 e-tron's and the BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 e-tron has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The BMW iX has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Audi Q8 e-tron and BMW iX have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q8 e-tron's and the BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a better car than the BMW iX.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ranges from $42,271 to $61,996 while a used 2026 BMW iX is priced between $67,570 to $104,272. For a new model, the Audi Q8 e-tron's price is between $70,546 and $91,662, with the BMW iX priced between $78,975 and $110,972.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q8 e-tron loses 72.9 percent of its value and the BMW iX loses 70.5 percent of its value. This means the BMW iX retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Audi Q8 e-tron and the BMW iX makes 402 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q8 e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Audi Q8 e-tron has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70546 - 91662
Starting MSRP:
74400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
77921
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57195 - 92600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78975 - 110972
Starting MSRP:
75150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
59200 - 99990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52194
Price Range:
42271 - 61996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
60202
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
46534 - 72536
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
132
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27270
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
84181
Price Range:
67570 - 104272
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
81815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79449 - 84181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
54401
Depreciation %:
0.73119265
Resale Value $:
19999
Residual Value %:
0.26880735
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.71868218
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.66736223 - 0.73184836
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
53193
Depreciation %:
0.70782967
Resale Value $:
21957
Residual Value %:
0.29217033000000003
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.63906349
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.63882931 - 0.72298118
Audi Q8 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q8 e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW iX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.785215378451734
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 387.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q8 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 47Ranking
15 out of / 47Ranking
15 out of / 47Ranking
16 out of / 72Ranking
17 out of / 47Ranking
19 out of / 72Ranking
21 out of / 72Ranking
25 out of / 47Ranking
25 out of / 47Ranking
29 out of / 72Ranking
32 out of / 47Ranking
33 out of / 47Ranking
37 out of / 72Ranking
39 out of / 47Ranking
39 out of / 47Ranking
43 out of / 72Ranking
48 out of / 72Ranking
54 out of / 72Ranking
55 out of / 72Ranking
63 out of / 72BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 47Ranking
4 out of / 72Ranking
6 out of / 47Ranking
7 out of / 47Ranking
8 out of / 72Ranking
8 out of / 72Ranking
8 out of / 47Ranking
10 out of / 72Ranking
10 out of / 47Ranking
13 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 47Ranking
21 out of / 47Ranking
22 out of / 35Ranking
29 out of / 72Ranking
29 out of / 47Ranking
30 out of / 72Ranking
33 out of / 47Ranking
34 out of / 72Ranking
43 out of / 57Ranking
57 out of / 72Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Audi Q8 e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
BMW iX Trim Levels
M70, xDrive45, xDrive60
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
516 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
80 / 83 / 81
Range (city/hwy):
285 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100.1 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 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:
5798 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5567 lbs
Width:
87.8 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Plasma Blue Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Magnet Gray / Manhattan Gray Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
