Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX
Verdict
The Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM360,790 and the BMW iX RM425,800, so the Audi starts with a RM65,010 advantage. The BMW answers hard with 402 hp versus 335 hp, 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds versus 6.0 seconds, and a much longer 692 km EV range against 491 km. It is also bigger in every exterior dimension. The Audi claws back daily-use points with a 569-litre boot versus 500 litres, eight airbags versus six, and lower RM395 yearly road tax against RM545.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the lower price, bigger boot, more airbags and cheaper annual road tax.
Pick the BMW iX if you want the stronger dual-motor output, quicker sprint and far longer quoted EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron RM360,790; BMW iX RM425,800
- Power: Audi Q8 e-tron 335 hp; BMW iX 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron 6.0 s; BMW iX 5.1 s
- EV range: Audi Q8 e-tron 491 km; BMW iX 692 km
- Boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron 569 L; BMW iX 500 L
- Road tax/year: Audi Q8 e-tron RM395; BMW iX RM545
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 360,790✓ | RM 425,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 335 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh | 100.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 491 km | 692 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot space | 569 L✓ | 500 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 545 |
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.
Q8 e-tron
- RM65,010 cheaper to buy
- Larger 569-litre boot
- Eight airbags and AEB
- 201 km shorter EV range
- 67 hp down on the BMW
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
iX
- Longer 692 km EV range
- Stronger 402 hp dual-motor output
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- RM65,010 dearer to buy
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Higher RM545 yearly road tax
Q8 e-tron vs iX FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW iX better?
The BMW iX is better for range and performance, with 692 km and 402 hp. The Audi Q8 e-tron is better for cost and luggage space, with a lower price and a 569-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM65,010 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The BMW iX has the longer quoted EV range at 692 km. The Audi Q8 e-tron is rated at 491 km, so the BMW has a 201 km advantage.