2024 AUDI Q4 ETRON 50 AWD VS BMW I4 XDRIVE 40 WINTER COMPARISON TEST PART 2

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The reviewer compares the 2024 Audi Q4 Etron 50 AWD with the 2024 BMW i4 xDrive 40, focusing on their suitability for a family fleet. The Audi Q4 Etron is praised for its value, especially the '50' trim which was a great deal at $59,000, offering 300 horsepower and good interior space, particularly in the rear seats, which are noted as significantly more spacious than the BMW i4's. The reviewer highlights the Audi's dedicated MEB platform, which contributes to a better interior feel despite smaller exterior dimensions compared to previous models. Efficiency is a strong point for the Audi, achieving an average consumption of 17.8 kWh/100km on a highway test, surpassing the BMW's 18.9 kWh/100km, even with the Audi on all-season tires and the BMW on winter tires. Key advantages for the Audi include better rear seat space, a higher driving position, a rear wiper (which also cleans the rear camera), and crucially, availability in stock with better financing options (2.9% APR vs. BMW's 4.9% after loyalty discount). The reviewer notes the Audi lacks adaptive cruise control and built-in navigation in the tested trim, requiring reliance on Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. The BMW i4 is described as more expensive, with longer wait times for delivery and tighter rear seating. The reviewer ultimately chose the Audi Q4 Etron due to its superior value proposition, practicality, and immediate availability.