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Audi e-tron S vs BMW X5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2023 Audi e-tron S

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2026 BMW X5

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Overview

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trimPremium PlussDrive40i
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission1-speed direct drive8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeelectricmild hybrid
Model year20232026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP$88,200$68,300 (best)
Lowest listing price—$10,895 (best)
Median listing price—$79,175 (best)
Highest listing price—$111,850 (best)
For sale now0219 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Combined MPG—25 MPG (best)
City MPG—23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—27 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe73 MPGe (best)—
Electric range208 mi (best)—
Battery capacity95 kWh (best)—
240V charge time10 hr (best)—
Fuel tank—21.9 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower496 hp (best)375 hp
Torque717 lb-ft (best)398 lb-ft
Engine size—3 L (best)
Cylinders—I6

Size & capability

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume56.4 cu ft72.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,300 lbs5,952 lbs (best)
Payload1,014 lbs1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight6,074 lbs4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.9 in8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase115.1 in117.1 in (best)
Length193 in194.2 in (best)
Width77.8 in78.9 in (best)
Height65.5 in69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi e-tron SPremium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
NHTSA overall—Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi e-tron SBMW X5
1

Premium Plus

$88,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Prestige

$95,300 MSRP

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

3—

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

4—

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

5—

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

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Audi e-tron S vs BMW X5 FAQ

Which is better: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Audi e-tron S vs 2026 BMW X5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2023 Audi e-tron S leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (208).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 Audi e-tron S or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,209).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Audi e-tron S vs 2026 BMW X5?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).