BMW iX vs. Audi Q4 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW iX and Audi Q4 e-tron 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 BMW iX and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
In comparing the BMW iX's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the BMW iX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW iX's and the Audi Q4 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW iX loses 70.5 percent of its value and the Audi Q4 e-tron loses 69.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi Q4 e-tron retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW iX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW iX’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the Audi Q4 e-tron base engine makes 335 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q4 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:
78975 - 110972
Starting MSRP:
75150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
59200 - 99990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
56000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
54633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
44990 - 64380
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191 - 49191
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q4 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q4 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 40Ranking
25 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 59Ranking
50 out of / 65Audi Q4 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
18 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
33 out of / 65Ranking
39 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 65Ranking
41 out of / 65Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
BMW iX Trim Levels
M70, xDrive45, xDrive60
Audi Q4 e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55, quattro Premium Plus 55
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):
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
516 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp
Torque:
339 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
258 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
76.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
24.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4850 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
180.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Pebble Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Santos Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Beige
Parchment Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
