BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…) has a starting price of $66800, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is a Liftback.

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China Germany
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Available in the USA Yes No
Price USA (New) $66800 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 6.6 7.6

Range and Efficiency

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…).

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Range (EPA) 295 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 362 mi 470 mi
Range (GCC) 288 mi 388 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84.4 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 81.2 kWh 94.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi 24.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.55 mi/kWh 4.09 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 10

Charging

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 206 kW 270 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7 8.4

Performance

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 280 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 375 hp
Motor Torque 317 lb-ft 417 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.7 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 120 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 4.8 5.5

Dimensions

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Length 199.2 in 194 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.9 in 84.1 in
Height 59.6 in 57.3 in
Wheelbase 117.9 in 116.1 in

Cargo and Towing

Property BMW i5 eDrive40 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4916 lb 4960 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.3 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3
Towing Capacity 3300 lb 4630 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 5.6
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