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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (39600 £ vs 50800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • hardly perceptible more trunk space

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • decisively more power
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi Q4 e-tron has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11271 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron performs clearly better – achieving up to 554 km, about 449 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

5 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a decisively edge – offering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 Nm difference.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is slightly lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers hardly perceptible more room – 535 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron holds a narrow overall lead 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.

Audi Q4 e-tron
BMW 5 Series Saloon

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from about £39,600
Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km

Audi Q4 e-tron

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The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
BMW 5 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
39600 - 58800 £
Price
50800 - 124500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2035 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1800 - 2515 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4588 mm
Length
5060 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1614 - 1632 mm
Height
1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1460 - 1490 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q4 e-tron?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.