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Audi e-tron GT vs BMW i5 comparison

Compare performance (843 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (93,300 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi e-tron GT or BMW i5?

Audi e-tron GT vs BMW i5: Key differences

Audi e-tron GT

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW i5

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

e-tron GT

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW i5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Audi e-tron GT costs 93,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.9 kWh/100km for the Audi e-tron GT. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 10 km more than the Audi e-tron GT.

i5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi e-tron GT offers visibly more power – delivering 843 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi e-tron GT is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi e-tron GT delivers visibly more torque with 1,027 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 207 Nm more.

e-tron GT

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i5 is barely lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,355 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
Audi e-tron GT
BMW i5

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Audi e-tron GT

The Audi e-tron GT is a striking electric grand tourer that blends dramatic, low-slung styling with the hushed refinement of a luxury saloon. Behind the beautiful skin you'll find a driver-focused cabin and brisk, silent performance that makes daily commutes feel like auditioning for a weekend road trip — and yes, it manages to be both serious and a little bit smug about it.

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BMW i5

The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Audi e-tron GT
BMW i5

Costs and Consumption

Price
93,300 - 137,600 £
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
582 - 617 km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,355 - 2,395 kg
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
525 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
503 - 843 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
625 - 1,027 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
370 - 620 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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