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.
2027 • SUV

Longest Range
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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