Audi E-Tron vs BMW i Series
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Audi E-Tron

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2022 price

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BMW i Series

$88,900 - $233,400

2026 price

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Summary

2022 Audi E-Tron

2026 BMW i Series

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Multi-Motor – Mixed Types

Electric motor type

Electromagnetically Excited

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

320 km

Electric range

805 km

Energy consumption

27.0 kWh/100km

18.8 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

95.00 kWh

108.70 kWh

Seating

Likes

Mean looks
Understated power
Mind-bending handling

Great driving range
Spacious cabin for the whole family
Excellent real-world efficiency

Dislikes

Feels its weight around town
Lacking some EV innovations
Energy efficiency

Optioned wheels hurt range
Fussy ride on rough roads
Missing features for flagship grade

2022 Audi E-Tron Summary

The e-tron S was inevitable.

The marriage of the latest automotive trends – sporty electrified SUVs with specific performance bits, the e-tron S is as much rooted in Audi’s future as it is in the present.

Having been one of the earliest fully electric German cars in the space, and now with a few years of age on it. Can the e-tron S shine as one of the best? Read on to find out.

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2026 BMW i Series Summary

We’re in the new BMW iX3, the first production model to arrive on BMW’s Neue Klasse (new class) EV architecture. We’re testing the flagship 50 xDrive, and it begs the question: has BMW actually managed to make its next generation of EVs feel like a proper Bimmer? Buyers expect a lot from that badge when it comes to ride and handling, so does this electric SUV actually deliver?

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Audi E-Tron 2026 BMW i Series

Verdict

The e-tron S looks mean, feels premium, and blends serious power with surprising grace under pressure. I still can’t shake the feeling I had with the standard e-tron, though, that this car is an Audi sports SUV first and an electric car second, and its weight holds it back from being as fun to drive as I think some rivals are.

If you love Audi and you want to go electric without stepping into something too unfamiliar it’s a great option. If you want an electric car which takes full advantage of what the next generation of technology can offer, keep an eye out, there’s plenty of fresh metal on the way.

Verdict

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is a seriously quick electric SUV that earns points for its family practicality, while its impressive range could go a long way towards easing range anxiety. The ride isn’t always as settled as I’d like, but for the most part, this is a well-executed premium EV.

Audi E-Tron vs BMW i Series What's the difference?

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Audi E-Tron vs BMW i Series
What's the difference?