Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW i5
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 265 mi vs 295 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $67,100
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Audi Q4 e-tron 5.2 vs 4.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
$188/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 327 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $67,100 |
| Range | 265 mi | 295 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 175 kW | 205 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 68.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 80 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 227 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 120 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 4,409 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi Q4 e-tron looks better ($188/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Audi Q4 e-tron5.2 BMW i54.8 175 kW27 min 205 kW33 min
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