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BMW i5 vs Audi A4 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Audi A4 Limousine?

BMW i5 vs Audi A4 Limousine: Key differences

BMW i5

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Audi A4 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,943 £.

A4 Limousine

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 i5 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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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 A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers barely more boot space – 490 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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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Audi A4 Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
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Length
4,762 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Height
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Height
1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
490 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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