RS e-tron GT vs i5

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

Main differences

  • The i5 goes 50 mi further on the EPA cycle, 328 mi against 278 mi.
  • The i5 is more efficient, 116 MPGe combined against 84.
  • The RS e-tron GT is all-wheel drive; the i5 is rear-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 RS e-tron GT Performance vs 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40: scores and specs side by side

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2021 Audi RS e-tron GT
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Audi

2027 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance

2024 BMW i5
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BMW

2027 BMW i5 eDrive40

Scores

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Range & efficiency

EPA range278 mi328 miBest
Efficiency402 Wh/mi289 Wh/miBest
MPGe combined84 MPGe116 MPGeBest

Performance

DrivetrainAll-wheel driveRear-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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