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

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trim	Premium Plus	sDrive40i
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	electric	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	1-speed direct drive	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	electric	mild hybrid
Model year	2023	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP	$88,200	$67,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$41,144 (best)
Median listing price	—	$76,847 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$104,622 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW X5sDrive40i
Combined MPGe	73 MPGe (best)	—
Electric range	208 mi (best)	—
Battery capacity	95 kWh (best)	—
240V charge time	10 hr (best)	—
Fuel tank	—	21.9 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower	496 hp (best)	375 hp
Torque	717 lb-ft (best)	398 lb-ft
Engine size	—	3 L (best)
Cylinders	—	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW X5sDrive40i
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	56.4 cu ft	72.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,300 lbs	5,952 lbs (best)
Payload	1,014 lbs	1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight	6,074 lbs	4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6.9 in	8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	115.1 in	117.1 in (best)
Length	193 in	194.2 in (best)
Width	77.8 in	78.9 in (best)
Height	65.5 in	69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi e-tron SPremium Plus	BMW 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)
Rollover	5 / 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.

Trim	Audi e-tron S	BMW X5
1	Premium Plus $88,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Prestige $95,300 MSRP	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP
3	—	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP
4	—	M60i $92,600 MSRP
5	—	Competition $129,700 MSRP