Electric car comparison

Audi e-tron vs BMW i3

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi e-tron

Current
Range
540 km*
Battery
97 kWh
DC charging
267 kW
0–100 km/h
4.0 s

Sedan · AWD · 4 seats

B B

Reference model

BMW i3

Current
Range
715 km*
Battery
108.7 kWh
DC charging
230 kW
0–100 km/h
4.7 s

Sedan · AWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

High data confidence · 92% coverage
A

Audi e-tron

86 /100

Smart Score verdict

BMW i3 leads

7-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

BMW i3

Leads
93 /100
Score categoryA · e-tronB · i3
Range 25% weight 76/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 81/100
Efficiency 15% weight 84/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 85/100
Practicality 15% weight 90/100 97/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 60/100 100/100 Leads

Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Audi e-tron B Reference model BMW i3
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 540 km 715 km Better
Useable battery 97 kWh 108.7 kWh
Efficiency 180 Wh/km 152 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 700 km 885 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW 22 kW
Typical DC charging power 267 kW Better 230 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 15.0 min Better 20.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style Sedan Sedan
Seats 4 5 Better
Cargo volume 482 L Better 451 L
Curb weight 2,355 kg 2,280 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 4.0 s Better 4.7 s
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity Not available 1,800 kg
Towbar approved No Yes Better
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No Yes Better
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Current Current
Available from May 2025 June 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating Not available Not available
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Audi e-tron B BMW i3
Country Germany From €108,900 From €65,900
Country Netherlands From €99,990 From €63,301
Country United Kingdom From £88,555 From £53,005

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Audi e-tron trims

15 versions
  • e-tron GT quattro

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    540 km*
    Battery
    97 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron GT quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    83.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron Sportback 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    380 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron Sportback 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2022
    Range
    380 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2019
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2022
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2021
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron S Sportback

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    335 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron S Sportback

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    330 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron S

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    320 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron S

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    320 km*
    Battery
    86.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron Sportback 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    295 km*
    Battery
    64.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron Sportback 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2022
    Range
    295 km*
    Battery
    64.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2022
    Range
    280 km*
    Battery
    64.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • e-tron 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2022
    Range
    280 km*
    Battery
    64.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
B

Model family

BMW i3 trims

5 versions
  • i3 50 xDrive

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    715 km*
    Battery
    108.7 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • i3 120 Ah

    Archive
    Model years
    2018–2022
    Range
    235 km*
    Battery
    37.9 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • i3 94 Ah

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2017
    Range
    165 km*
    Battery
    27.2 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • i3 94 Ah

    Archive
    Model years
    2017–2018
    Range
    165 km*
    Battery
    27.2 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • i3 60 Ah

    Archive
    Model years
    2013–2017
    Range
    115 km*
    Battery
    18.8 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

e-tron vs i3 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi e-tron or BMW i3?

Audi e-tron has an estimated 540 km of mixed-condition range and BMW i3 has 715 km. That gives BMW i3 a 175 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi e-tron or BMW i3?

Audi e-tron is listed at 267 kW typical DC power and BMW i3 at 230 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi e-tron or BMW i3?

BMW i3 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 7 points: 86/100 versus 93/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi e-tron and BMW i3?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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