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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BMW X5?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW X5: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,343 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 487 km more than the BMW X5.

X5

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 X5 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q4 e-tron is somewhat lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers slightly more boot space – 650 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is far ahead overall 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.

from £40,700
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 : 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 592 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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