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Audi RS e-tron GT performance vs BMW i5

Comparing the 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT performance (from $170,500) with the 2027 BMW i5 (from $67,100). The RS e-tron GT performance offers 278 miles of range while the i5 offers 328 miles.

Quick Take

Audi RS e-tron GT performance is quickest off the line, while BMW i5 wins on price.

Audi RS e-tron GT performance

2027 • Sedan

Audi RS e-tron GT performance

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph in 2.4s
  • 912 hp
  • 155 mph top speed
BMW i5

2027 • Sedan

BMW i5

Best Value

  • Starts at $67,100
  • About $205 per mile of range
  • Up to 328 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$170,500
$67,100 - $70,100
Range
278 miles
278-328 miles
Horsepower
912 hp
335-389 hp
0-60 mph
2.4 sec
5.2-5.7 sec
Battery Size
105 kWh
84.4 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
155 mph
120-134 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
18 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
10 hrs (0-100%)
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
196.4"
199.2"
Width
77.3"
74.8"
Height
55.6"
59.6"
Cargo Capacity
9.2 cu ft
17.3 cu ft

Audi RS e-tron GT performance vs BMW i5: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW i5 starts at $67,100, undercutting the Audi RS e-tron GT performance ($170,500) by about $103,500.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW i5 covers up to 328 miles, 50 more than the Audi RS e-tron GT performance's 278. At a DC fast charger, the Audi RS e-tron GT performance goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes vs 30 for the BMW i5.

The BMW i5 offers 17.3 cu ft of cargo space vs 9.2 for the Audi RS e-tron GT performance.

Bottom line: pick the Audi RS e-tron GT performance if you want the quickest acceleration, or the BMW i5 if you want the most for your money.

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