BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Battery, Range & Charging Cost Comparison — 2023 vs 2024
BMW
i4 eDrive40
VS
Audi
A6 Sportback e-tron
Specification
BMW i4 eDrive40
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Energy & Range
| Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 100 kWh |
| City range | 570 km | 680 km |
| Highway range | 490 km | 580 km |
| City consumption | 14.7 kWh/100km | 14.7 kWh/100km |
| Hwy consumption | 17.1 kWh/100km | 17.2 kWh/100km |
Charging
| AC charge | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC charge (peak) | 205 kW | 270 kW |
| 10→90% AC | 6h 06min | 7h 16min |
| 10→90% DC | 31 min | 21 min |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr | 8 yr |
Battery
| Chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Pack voltage | 400V | 800V |
| Cell format | Prismatic NMC (Samsung SDI) | Prismatic NMC (Samsung SDI) |
| Architecture | CLAR EV Gen5 | PPE 800V platform |
Charging Cost Comparison
| $0.15/kWh — cost/km | $0.024 | $0.024 |
| $0.15/kWh — fill cost | $10.07 | $12.00 |
| $0.3/kWh — cost/km | $0.048 | $0.048 |
| $0.3/kWh — fill cost | $20.14 | $24.00 |
| ₺4/kWh — cost/km | ₺0.636 | ₺0.638 |
| ₺4/kWh — fill cost | ₺268.48 | ₺320.00 |
Mixed consumption (city+highway avg). Fill = 10→90% usable capacity × price/kWh.
Which is better: BMW i4 eDrive40 or Audi A6 Sportback e-tron?
The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2023) has a 83.9 kWh NMC battery, 570 km city range, and 205 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 31 min, AC takes 6h 06min.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024) has a 100 kWh NMC battery, 680 km city range, and 270 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 21 min, AC takes 7h 16min.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads on city range by 110 km. It also has faster DC charging.
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