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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW i5

Audi Q4 e-tron and BMW i5 are electric SUVs and sedans built for daily driving. Q4 e-tron fits compact SUV buyers who want a tall ride with cargo room. i5 fits midsize sedan buyers who want smooth ride and cabin comfort.

Q4 e-tron range is solid for city and highway. i5 range is higher on highway. Q4 e-tron charges at good rates on public fast chargers. i5 accepts higher power levels for faster top-up sessions. Expect shorter stops with i5 on high power networks.

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW i5

Q4 e-tron prices sit below i5. i5 sits above in premium pricing. Both sell in North America, Europe and select Asia markets. This overview helps you weigh range, charging and cost to choose the right daily EV.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick Q4 e-tron for SUV utility and lower entry pricing. Choose i5 for range and quicker charging.

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  BMW i5 Audi Q4 e-tron
Price $68,000.00 $45,000.00
Our Rating 6.5 5.8
Brand BMW AUDI
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants BMW i5 eDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
BMW i5 M60
Audi Q4 35 e-tron
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
Audi Q4 45 e-tron
Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2023, May 24 2024, July 18 - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
2025, February 11 - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2023, June Available to order. Released 2024, July - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
Available to order. Released 2025, February - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Country of origin Germany
Base Price (USD) $ 68,800 € 71,000 £ 74,100
€ 45,600 - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
€ 46,200 £ 46,600 - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
€ 53,000 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
€ 55,000 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
$ 55,200 € 59,000 - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total
52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
59 kWh usable, 63 kWh total - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 295 mi EPA (362 mi WLTP) 221 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
256 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
338 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
326 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
325 mi WLTP (258 mi EPA) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Energy Consumption 256 Wh/mi WLTP 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
266 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
261 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
269 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
270 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Regen Braking (Max kW) Adaptive recuperation
3 levels, via driving modes, optional steering wheel paddles
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.25 hours
Type 2 22 kW
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5 hours 30 min - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
Type 2 11 kW - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 145 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
CCS 165 kW max, 10-80% in 24 min - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
CCS 135 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) RWD 340 hp (250 kW) RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
AWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Torque (Nm) 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 5.7 sec 0-60 mph (6 sec 0-62 mph) 9 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
8.1 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
5 sec 0-60 mph (5.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 120 mph (193 km/h) 99 mph (160 km/h) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
99 mph (160 km/h) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro

BODY

Body Style 4 door coupe, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture CLAR MEB
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) 4588 x 1865 x 1632 mm (180.6 x 73.4 x 64.3 in)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.23 Cd 0.28 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 2995 mm (117.9 in) 2764 mm (108.8 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 2205 kg unladen EU: 1990 kg unladen, 2500 kg gross - Audi Q4 35 e-tron
EU: 2035 kg unladen, 2540 kg gross - Audi Q4 40 e-tron
EU: 2145 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross - Audi Q4 45 e-tron
EU: 2235 kg unladen, 2750 kg gross - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro
EU: 2235 kg unladen, 2750 kg gross - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling
Front MacPherson struts, rear five-link
Wheel Size (inches) R18, R19, R20, R21 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 490 l EU: 520 l, 1490 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No No
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags
Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, Lane Control Assist, Driving Assistant Professional, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering Assistant
Front radar, 5 cameras, 2 rear radars, 8 sensors. Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist
Crash Test Ratings NCAP 2024: 5 stars

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats
Heated front seats
Roof Type Glass roof
Panoramic glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto / Android Automotive Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Additional Notes 3-zone climatronic

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 14.9" touchscreen 10.1" Full HD touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 12.3" 10.25"
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes, with augmented reality Yes, with augmented reality

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes eDrive Exterior Sound
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  BMW i5 Audi Q4 e-tron

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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