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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW iX5

Comparing the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron (from $49,800) with the 2027 BMW iX5 (from $79,800). The Q4 e-tron offers 288 miles of range while the iX5 offers 435 miles.

Quick Take

Audi Q4 e-tron wins on price, while BMW iX5 tows the most.

Audi Q4 e-tron

2025SUV

Audi Q4 e-tron

Best Value

  • Starts at $49,800
  • About $173 per mile of range
  • Up to 288 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
BMW iX5

2027SUV

BMW iX5
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Best for Towing

  • 5,952 lb towing capacity
  • 570 hp
  • 593 lb-ft of torque
  • AWD drivetrain
Price
$49,800 - $55,200
$79,800
Range
258-288 miles
435 miles
Horsepower
282-335 hp
570 hp
0-60 mph
5-6.3 sec
4.4 sec
Battery Size
82 kWh
144 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
99 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
2000 lbs
5952 lbs
DC Fast Charging
28 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
180.7"
196.6"
Width
73.4"
78.7"
Height
64"
68.8"
Cargo Capacity
53.1 cu ft
67.7 cu ft

Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW iX5: Which Should You Buy?

The Audi Q4 e-tron starts at $49,800, undercutting the BMW iX5 ($79,800) by about $30,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX5 covers 435 miles, 147 more than the Audi Q4 e-tron's maximum of 288. At a DC fast charger, the BMW iX5 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 28 for the Audi Q4 e-tron.

The BMW iX5 offers 67.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 53.1 for the Audi Q4 e-tron. The Audi Q4 e-tron is also 16 inches shorter than the BMW iX5, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if you want the most for your money, or the BMW iX5 if you tow.

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