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BMW i4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Audi Q4 e-tron?

BMW i4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Key differences

BMW i4

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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q4 e-tron is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,814 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 59 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

Q4 e-tron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i4 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers slightly more torque with 795 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q4 e-tron is very slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a bit more boot space – 535 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Length
-
Length
4,588 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
505 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW i4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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