Audi A6 e-tron BMW i5

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Comparison table

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Audi A6 e-tron BMW i5
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 62,800 € 79,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Practicality (differs) 76/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 80/100 80/100
Reliability 71/100 71/100
Efficiency 74/100 74/100
Value retention 68/100 68/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Liftback Sedan
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 627 582
Battery (kWh) (differs) 75.8 81.2
Power (hp) (differs) 326 340
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 193
Length (mm) (differs) 4928 5060
Width (mm) (differs) 1923 1900
Height (mm) (differs) 1487 1515
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2175 2205
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 225 205
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2100 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 502 490
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 13.6 15.9
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
0–100 km/h (s) 6 6

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP, public forums (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Practicality: Boot 502 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs EV midsize segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW i5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW i5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Sportback (2024-, PPE-platform)

Audi A6 e-tron

Second Audi on the PPE platform after the Q6 e-tron, unveiled 31 July 2024 with EU deliveries from early 2025. Sportback body with liftback tailgate. 800V architecture, 75.8 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 225 kW. WLTP around 627 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), boot 502 litres. Braked towing weight 2,100 kg. Indicative German starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

Profile · G60 eDrive40 (2024)

BMW i5

Fully electric 5 Series on the G60 body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. WLTP around 582 km with the 81.2 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 205 kW.

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