Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs BMW i5
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Audi A6 e-tron 392 mi vs 295 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,195 vs $67,100
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 8.5 vs 1.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Audi A6 e-tron
392 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$171/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
290 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi A6 e-tron
91.2 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,195 | $67,100 |
| Range | 392 mi | 295 mi |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 270 kW | 205 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 93.5 | 68.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 164 mi | 80 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 171 $/mi | 227 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 120 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 4,409 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Audi A6 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (392 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Audi A6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi A6 e-tron looks better ($171/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).
Audi A6 e-tron8.5 BMW i51.5 270 kW21 min 205 kW33 min
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