BMW iX vs Audi e-tron
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Battle of the luxury electric SUVs
The BMW iX is one of the latest models to join the market for luxury electric SUVs, and has impressed for the way it drives and its sumptuous, hi-tech interior. But how does it compare with the Audi e-tron, which went on sale in 2018 and is in itself an incredibly lavish electric SUV?
In this CarGurus UK review, Vicky Parrott tests the two cars back-to-back to see how they compare for space, comfort, technology, driving dynamics and efficiency. There's a clear winner, but is it the Audi or the BMW? And which would you take given the choice?
Models tested:
BMW iX xDrive40 M Sport
Power output: 321bhp
WLTP electric range: 250 miles
WLTP power consumption: 20.6kWh/100km
Base price: £72,000
Audi e-tron 55 quattro S-Line
Power output: 401bhp
WLTP electric range: 252miles
WLTP power consumption: 24kWh/100km
Base price: £78,260
Read our full Audi e-tron expert review:
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Audi
Pros
Refined and roomy
Superb build quality more than lives up to the price
Class-leading infotainment system
Cons
Not as enjoyable to drive as the Jaguar I-Pace
Tesla Model X has a longer range
More expensive than a Merc EQC
Read our full BMW iX expert review:
www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/BMW-i...
BMW iX
Pros
Breathtaking cabin with a superb standard of finish
Serene, quick, and quiet to drive
Long range of the xDrive50
Cons
Awkward looks aren't to all tastes
Not available with seven seats
Very expensive to buy
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00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Charging
02:24 - Practicality and rear space
03:45 - Up in the front
07:09 - What is it like to drive
12:21 - Final thoughts
12:42 - Let us know what you think
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I got the ix xdrive50 a week ago. It’s possibly the best and most impressive car I’ve ever owned and driven. (I’ve owned and driven many BMWs, Mercs, Porches, Teslas…). IX has Rolls Royce Comfort, x5M performance, incredible unmatched tech. I didn’t love how it looks when I first got it, now I love it; as I guess when the look is this wildly different one tend to associate the look with the experience he/she has with the car. And the experience is amazing!
At first I was like what the hell did BMW do with the design. But after a while the design grew on my and I think it looks beautiful
Love the presenter and how she is just honest and frank without all the crap!
A great review Vicky as usual. The BMW may be the better car in this dual but from the looks I'll just say are divisive or Marmite for UK viewers. Under floor cable storage can be a real pain without some storage elsewhere if you've packed the boot full of stuff and need to charge. The Audi looks more mature (read old tech in this instance) but its looks much less divisive. Ideally can we have the BMW wearing the e-tron clothes? Anyway the new cost of these two is somewhat beyond what I'd consider paying for transport given what else is available so it's all a bit moot for me but I do appreciate what goes into higher end cars that ultimately may trickle down to more every day vehicles.
Thank you for the pleasant and informative review. View many reviews to make the right choice for our new car. I prefer the BMW IX. I do like the extravagant styling and technical innovations.
The iX looks like Uri Geller after an intense body building program. I can’t unsee it.
Hi. This is an v͟e͟r͟y͟ interesting and informative video. I look forward to a comparison between these two cars and the Cadillac Lyriq.
Thanks for watching!
Great vid and brave to give it a like for outer design when all others give it thumbs down.
I enjoyed watching the Video Comparison. My favourite Is the New BMW iX
Am getting used to the nose of the iX. The eTron is aging well in looks but seems it needs a tech update. Both are good cars and either would be a joy. On balance because uniqueness and latest tech would edge towards the quirkier iX. Good balanced review.
Would you please tell me, what is the color of the BMW which you test drove? Is it Phytonic blue?
Correct!
Vicki, no abuse here ( 1:27🙂), so while I wouldn't call the iX beautiful exactly, I give BMW credit for trying some thing different.
Looks better in person, and it is subjective. That is fact. I have driven this and it is great!
Only £71,000.00, I'll just run out and order one of each!
Another well-produced and informative review. Nice work! I'd take the e-Tron for sure. The BMW will never look good and isn't as affordable. Not as efficient yes, but the next-gen will be as will all EVs heading our way.
Hi good evening,they are not like BMW iX and Audi RS GT E-Tron for example like us VW cars also like id3 and id4 which are also favorable to win the clientele.
What no Jag iPace?
WOW THATS 2 GOOD LOVELY CARS ,-)
Thanks for saying a 100mile top up. 20-80% is such a daft thing to share given different battery sizes.
I just test drove both. And I found the IX to ride stiffer. Also, I didn't like how "cheap" the iX's doors sound when closing....there was also a lot of wind noise at highway speeds. The interior door handle was plastic and it also felt cheap. Most of all high frequency touch points were hard plastic and it sounded bad.
By comparison, the etron felt like a "vault". Etrons are available with sound proof glass, which none of the iX ...which explains why it was quieter inside the etron than in the ix. Also, every single touch point in the etron was either leather or real metal. It felt more expensive....
In my view, I prefer a softer ride....I drive about 4k miles a month and I don't want to "feel the road" for all if that time day in and day out. I also don't want to hear outside noise.
So, in my opinion, the etron is a far better vehicle based on materials used, touch areas, sound and ride smoothness
what about the place for rear passengers? if it ok in e-tron at the middle of?
I think if there where a better range of colours on the iX not to mention if all the body parts that are black where colour matched it would probably win more people over
Maybe 🤭
By far the best suv ev is the IX
Best styling and stand out quality throughout
Just about to take delivery and can’t wait
Very Very Very Expensive, both
BMW would be okay style-wise without the number plate slapped on the front.
Luxury Cars but efficient energy without petrol
I'm beginning to like the BMW
Recognising you have a problem is the first step to seeking help 😉
Great review and really interesting to see side by side comparisons. There is no doubt in my mind that the BMW is the more interesting machine. Cool construction materials that actually do have a reason to be there, as well as signature EV advantages like the front storage space and a big, flat floor cabin. It ends there though. If I could afford one of these (which I cant), neither car offers enough over existing ICEs either in capability or as a more sustainable option. The styling would also rule out the BMW - I dont find it loveably ugly say like an Enyaq - just plain ugly. But, I guess if driving around in an origami recreation of an overfed hamster is your thing, then the BMW is made for you. As for that frankly annoying steering wheel, looks like someone got way too drunk and put it in a microwave. I have never done that....never, ever.
I’m sure the BMW is the better car but at the moment, a great reason for buying one is that you can’t see the outside if you’re sitting in it! Be interesting to see if the Audi tech catches up at the refresh.
Audi👍👍👍,Bmw🤣🤣🤣
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The BMW iX design is very bad, objectify. Huge bonnet very little inside compared with an ICE yet still no froot. Why? The froot , as ‘a thing’, is ideal for charging cables. The Audi is a much better design objectively, even if you personally prefer the BMW subjectly. The Audi could be better though. BMW had achieved a very good design with the i3, why have they gone backwards?
AUDI KING 👑👑👑👑
Audi just looks so outdated now.
Huh did you say that about the Peugeot steering wheel coz all is a enlarge version .Sorry from what you said the BMW has the Better ride simply coz the Audi you said is using air suspension while BMW is normal suspension and yet you said the Audi is Just a bit better Thus the BMW is actually the better of the 2 .
Yes, the iX50, which has the air suspension as standard, apparently rides even nicer than a full on luxury saloon like the Merc EQS:
th-cam.com/video/ID54j4CuoX8/w-d-xo.html
Got to be honest and say you're quite right the BMW is hideous! If I'd my choice I'd have the Audi but I will say I think despite being luxury EVs both are a hideous amount of money my only question is who's going to have the money for either of those?
Very good value on a lease via a salary sacrifice scheme.
@@CarFinanceSimplified we don't all have jobs that let us do that.
Me 😂
@@winty1985 good for you! There's one born every minute! 😂
LOVE bmw ix . Superb ! Audi is the same shit in different sizes.
LOL:). ‘Kind of too ugly it is cool!’ This is truth in life :)
I am ugly but definitely not col 😃
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Abuse should come with consent and in private not on twit twats!
The audi please, thank you.
As much as I'm all for EVs, these 2 leviathans simply epitomise all that is excess and unnecessary in terms of personal transport.
There's nothing these bring to the market that a well-sorted, more aerodynamically-efficient saloon/ estate EV can do better - unless, of course, your whole reason for a car choice is to aggressively show off how high up the corporate ladder you are. 😠
I take your point but I am an old fart and really way past the point of wanting to show off, I have an e Tron for the good look and beautiful ride with more traditional looks. Of course there are more worthy more efficient alternatives but that's what having choice is all about
I will do like on the video but I don’t see this BMW looks nice because it’s really ugly
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Horrible
No I don't like the channel
The Audi etron has
NO RANGE NO NETWORK and it’s MORE LIES from Audi.
252 miles more like 160
And on the motorway maybe 110.
Be warned
Really? do you have one? I get 180-190 on the highway in near-freezing weather with the cruise set at 75mph and auto climate control set at 70. In nicer weather that jumps up to 240 miles.
@@knudsenj100 wich version you have? 503 hp or 408hp ?