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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW i5 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW i5?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW i5: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • slightly more trunk space
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BMW i5

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 32 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

i5

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 i5 offers a bit more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers slightly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

Q8 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, BMW i5 is moderately lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers slightly more boot space – 569 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries very slightly more – 595 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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.

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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
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The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 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
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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