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BMW i5 vs Audi e-tron GT comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 843 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 93,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Audi e-tron GT?

BMW i5 vs Audi e-tron GT: Key differences

BMW i5

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Audi e-tron GT

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Audi e-tron GT costs 93,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.9 kWh/100km for the Audi e-tron GT. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 10 km more than the Audi e-tron GT.

e-tron GT

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 Audi e-tron GT offers markedly more power – delivering 843 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi e-tron GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi e-tron GT delivers visibly more torque with 1,027 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 207 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i5 is only slightly lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,355 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers moderately more boot space – 490 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 shows a few small advantages 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 £60,800
i5

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
93,300 - 137,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
582 - 617 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,355 - 2,395 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
503 - 843 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
625 - 1,027 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
370 - 620 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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