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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs BMW i5 Touring
Selected trim50 quattro · 2023-25Change trim290 mi · 95 kWh · £70,300
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron leads on charging speed, while the BMW i5 Touring leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW i5 Touring wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueBMW
Audi
4.2
BMW
6.1
Motorway RangeBMW
Audi
3
BMW
6.7
FamilyBMW
Audi
6.3
BMW
9.4
ChargingAudi
Audi
4.3
BMW
3
Cost Per MileBMW
Audi
0.7
BMW
7.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,300 | £70,045 (better) |
| Official range | 290 miles | 370 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 528 L | 570 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.6 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
BMW i5 Touring
Length
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron4,915mm-145mm
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
Width
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron1,935mm
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm-35mm
Height
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron1,619mm
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm-104mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,935 mm | 1,900 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m (better) | 12.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 465 mm spare | 500 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 528 L | 570 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1567 L | 1700 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.92m | 5.06m+145mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.90m-35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.51m-104mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 3.00m+67mm |
| Ground Clearance | 172mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 528L | 570L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1567L | 1700L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.2m (better) | 12.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,585kg | 2,255kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,800kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 95kWh (better) | 83.9kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 290 mi | 370 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 205kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,300 | £70,045 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Coupe SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2023–2025 | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 290 miles | 370 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 242 miles | 308 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 205 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 89 kWh (better) | 81.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.6 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
| Power | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Torque | 664 Nm (better) | 400 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
50 quattro
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist76%
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
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BMW i5 Touring
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the BMW i5 Touring?
The BMW i5 Touring is £255 cheaper to buy. The BMW i5 Touring is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £224 for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW i5 Touring comes out roughly £615 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and BMW i5 Touring like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 242 miles for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i5 Touring goes roughly 66 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-31 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the BMW i5 Touring?
The BMW i5 Touring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring and about 465 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the BMW i5 Touring?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and 84% for the BMW i5 Touring. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .