Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW i4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 265 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $57,900
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 30 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 4 vs 6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $188/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 327 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $57,900 |
| Range | 265 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 77.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 94 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 182 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 118 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $188/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 4).
Audi Q4 e-tron4 BMW i46 175 kW27 min 250 kW30 min
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