A6 e-tron vs i5

Scores and specs side by side. The best value in each row is in bold and marked Best.

Main differences

  • The A6 e-tron goes 65 mi further on the EPA cycle, 348 mi against 283 mi.
  • The A6 e-tron is more efficient, 111 MPGe combined against 100.
  • The A6 e-tron is rear-wheel drive; the i5 is all-wheel drive.

From the published specs and John’s scores. Gaps too small to matter, and specs either car doesn’t list, are left out.

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2027 Audi A6 e-tron vs 2027 BMW i5 xDrive40: scores and specs side by side

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Audi

2027 Audi A6 e-tron

2024 BMW i5
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BMW

2027 BMW i5 xDrive40

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Range & efficiency

EPA range348 miBest283 mi
Efficiency303 Wh/miBest338 Wh/mi
MPGe combined111 MPGeBest100 MPGe

Performance

DrivetrainRear-wheel driveAll-wheel drive

Dimensions & practicality

Body styleSedanSedan

Scores are out of 10. Price is base MSRP before incentives and destination. A dash means the spec isn’t listed.

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