Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW i5
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Audi Q6 e-tron 321 mi vs 295 mi
Best value Audi Q6 e-tron $63,800 vs $67,100
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Audi Q6 e-tron 8.8 vs 1.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
321 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
$199/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 325 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | ultra | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,800 | $67,100 |
| Range | 321 mi | 295 mi |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 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 | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 285 kW | 205 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.4 | 68.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi | 80 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 199 $/mi | 227 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 120 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,291 lb | 4,409 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Audi Q6 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (321 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Audi Q6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi Q6 e-tron looks better ($199/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (8.8 vs 1.2).
Audi Q6 e-tron8.8 BMW i51.2 285 kW21 min 205 kW33 min
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