USA EV Comparison: BMW i5 M60 xDrive vs Audi e-tron GT RS Performance

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) has a starting price of $84100, compared to the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…), which starts at $167000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

While the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…).

The Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) maxes out at 206 kW.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…), but the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4400 lb, whereas the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.