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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX5

Comparing the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron (from $74,400) with the 2027 BMW iX5 (from $79,800). The Q8 e-tron offers 285 miles of range while the iX5 offers 435 miles.

Quick Take

BMW iX5 goes the distance.

Audi Q8 e-tron

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BMW iX5

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Longest Range

  • 435 mi EPA-rated range
  • 144 kWh battery
  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Price
$74,400 - $89,800
$79,800
Range
253-300 miles
435 miles
Horsepower
402-496 hp
570 hp
0-60 mph
4.2-5.4 sec
4.4 sec
Battery Size
106 kWh
144 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
124-130 mph
130 mph
Towing Capacity
4000 lbs
5952 lbs
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
13 hrs (0-100%)
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
193.5"
196.6"
Width
76.7"
78.7"
Height
65.5"
68.8"
Cargo Capacity
56.4 cu ft
67.7 cu ft

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX5: Which Should You Buy?

The Audi Q8 e-tron starts at $74,400, undercutting the BMW iX5 ($79,800) by about $5,500.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX5 covers 435 miles, 135 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron's maximum of 300. At a DC fast charger, the BMW iX5 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 31 for the Audi Q8 e-tron.

The BMW iX5 offers 67.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.4 for the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Bottom line: the BMW iX5 is the pick if you want the longest range; otherwise the Audi Q8 e-tron runs it close across the board.

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