Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW i5
The BMW i5 leads on range (EPA). The Audi Q6 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2027 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch Tires)
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#21 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
BMW i5 is cheaper by $6,100
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q6 e-tronAudi Q6 e-troni5BMW i5
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+3 mi· 1%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 30%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+65 kW· 32%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.3 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+35 kW· 14%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s faster· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q6 e-tronBMW i5
Range
9797Charging
8865Performance
78no dataPracticality
5349
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i5i5
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 325 miEPA
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 3 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi Q6 e-tronQ6 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 21 min
- BMW i5
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 270 kW
- BMW i5
- Ahead by
- 65 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 5.4 s
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- BMW i5
- Ahead by
- $6,100
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Audi Q6 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 43 sources
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