Comparison - Audi S8 Quattro 2020 - vs - BMW iX xDrive50 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
129,500
Updated: 
11 Jan 2021
$
83,200
Updated: 
22 Mar 2022
Car Type: 
Car
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
ALPINE WHITE
#E2E2E2
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
#111111
DARK GRAPHITE METALLIC
#2B2C2F
MINERAL WHITE METALLIC
#949393
PHYTONIC BLUE METALLIC
#949393
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN METALLIC
#2C444A
STORM BAY METALLIC
#414B53
AVENTURIN RED METALLIC
#681B25

Electric

Battery: 
111.5 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
324mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC high power charging station (charging power 150 kW; 10% - 80 %) 35 min
Top Speed: 
124mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2022 BMW iX's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Electric SUVs category. Currently the BMW iX has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Potent powertrain
Cushioned ride and poised handling
Gorgeous interior with plush, roomy seats
User-friendly tech features

Cons
No front trunk

By: 
usnews.com

The iX is an all-new and all-electric model in BMW's lineup when it appears in early 2022.

Pros
Powerful electric powertrain,
excellent highway range,
downright fancy interior.

Cons
Polarizing exterior styling,
rear seat bottoms positioned a little low,
most powerful model not yet available.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Roomy interior
Quick acceleration and nimble handling
Comprehensive set of luxury features and driving aids
Daring interior design

Cons
Starting price is quite high
Daring front-end design

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
22.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
Torque: 
564ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
516hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
42.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Extended Cabin Heating

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
209.00in
195.00in
Width: 
76.60in
87.70in
Height: 
58.60in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.80in
Front Track: 
66.10in
Rear Track: 
67.20in
Wheel Base: 
123.20in
118.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.30
42.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
40.20in
Rear leg room: 
44.30in
38.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
61.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.60in
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
12.50cu.ft
77.90cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.50cu.ft
35.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5302.00lbs
5659.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
18 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
18 -Way Power Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Bucket Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Center Armrest
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Extended Cabin Heating
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
17 Total Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
730 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
12 Total Speakers
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 In
20"
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Polished Alloy Wheels
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Driver Assistance Package
Executive Rear Seat Comfort Package - 4 Passenger
S8 Executive Package
Full Leather Package
Cold Weather Package
Black Optic Package
Rear Seat Comfort Package - 5 Passenger
Exterior Options: 
DELETE Front License Plate Holder
Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit
21" 10 Y-Spoke Evo Gloss Anthracite Black Wheels W/Summer Tires
21" 5 Double-Spoke S Design Wheels W/Summer Tires
Red Brake Calipers
Paint Protection
Interior Options: 
Audi Cargo Box
USB Cables
Audi Guard Protection Kit
Bang And Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System
Piano Black Interior Package
Black Alcantara Headliner
Audi Guard Cargo Mat
Interior Protection Package yes

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Mocha Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#665751
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#000000
Amido Perforated, leather
#66686A
Oyster Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#E7E4DE
Castanea Chestnut Perforated, leather
#8D5E57
Stonegray, alcantara/cloth
#798187