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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (39600 £ vs 52500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Audi Q4 e-tron

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BMW 5 Series Touring

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q4 e-tron has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12985 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron performs decisively better – achieving up to 554 km, about 456 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a convincingly 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 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs evident 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 Touring 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 Touring is minimal lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1700 L, which is about 210 L more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring to a small extent takes the win – 620 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q4 e-tron shows itself to be shows small but notable strengths and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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
BMW 5 Series Touring

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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 Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
39600 - 58800 £
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 77 kWh
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2035 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4588 mm
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1614 - 1632 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Max trunk capacity
1460 - 1490 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 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
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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.