Audi Q6 e-tron BMW i4

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Audi Q6 e-tron BMW i4
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 76,950 € 61,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 80/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 76/100
Practicality (differs) 78/100 72/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV Liftback
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 625 590
Battery (kWh) (differs) 94.9 81
Power (hp) (differs) 387 340
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.9 5.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 190
Length (mm) (differs) 4771 4783
Width (mm) (differs) 1939 1852
Height (mm) (differs) 1685 1448
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2400 2125
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 270 205
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2400 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 526 470
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17 15
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP, public forums (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Practicality: Boot 526 l + towing weight 2,400 kg vs EV midsize segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q6 e-tron · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW i4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Value retention: Residual value of electric premium sedans volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Practicality: boot 470 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1600 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · C1 (2024-, PPE-platform)

Audi Q6 e-tron

First Audi on the new PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric), shared with the Porsche Macan EV. 800V architecture, 94.9 kWh net battery and DC charging up to around 270 kW. WLTP around 625 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), 10-80% in about 21 minutes under favourable conditions. Braked towing weight 2,400 kg, unusually high for an EV.

Profile · G26 eDrive40 (2024)

BMW i4

Electric liftback on the 4 Series Gran Coupé body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. WLTP around 590 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report substantially lower in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg.

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