Verdict
Both SUVs reach 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, so the Audi’s 402 hp and 664 Nm do not buy a quicker headline sprint than the BMW’s 308 hp and 494 Nm. The RM474,990 Audi instead brings a 114 kWh battery, 600 km range and 170 kW DC charging, against 64.7 kWh, 417 km and 130 kW. That is a serious advantage for longer Malaysian intercity runs. The RM283,800 BMW is 361 mm shorter, has a head-up display and automatic parking, while its annual road tax is RM210 lower.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if 600 km range, 22 kW AC charging, 170 kW DC charging and air suspension matter more than the RM191,190 price gap.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the far lower purchase price, a 4,554 mm body, head-up display and automatic parking without giving up the same 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback RM474,990; BMW iX2 RM283,800.
- Battery and range: Audi 114 kWh and 600 km; BMW 64.7 kWh and 417 km.
- Charging: Audi 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC; BMW 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC.
- Motor output: Audi 402 hp and 664 Nm; BMW 308 hp and 494 Nm.
- Size: Audi 4,915 mm long with a 2,928 mm wheelbase; BMW 4,554 mm long with a 2,692 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Audi RM545 per year; BMW RM335 per year.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- 183 km more EV range
- 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging
- Air suspension and 21-inch wheels
- RM191,190 more expensive
- RM210 higher annual road tax
- No head-up display or automatic parking
iX2
- RM191,190 lower purchase price
- Head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking
- 361 mm shorter body with a near-identical 525-litre boot
- 183 km less EV range
- 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging trail the Audi
- Lower 308 hp and 494 Nm output
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM474,990 | RM283,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm✓ | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh✓ | 64.7 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 417 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW✓ | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-speed automatic transmission | — |
| Gears | 2 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,554 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres✓ | 525 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R21 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R21 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q8 e-tron Sportback vs iX2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or BMW iX2 better?
The Audi is better for range and charging, with 600 km, 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC capability. The BMW is the sharper financial choice, matching the Audi’s 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time while costing RM191,190 less.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback costs RM191,190 more than the BMW iX2. Its annual road tax is also RM210 higher.
Which one is better for longer EV journeys?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is the clear long-distance choice: its 114 kWh battery delivers 600 km of range, versus the BMW iX2’s 64.7 kWh battery and 417 km, and it accepts faster 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.