Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
Audi
Q8 e-tron₹1.15 - 1.27Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.19Cr
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 114 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 31 min
BMW
i5₹1.20 - 1.20Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr
- Range
- 516 km
- Battery
- 83.9 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 30 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
Q8 e-tron
Longest Range
Q8 e-tron
Fastest Charging
i5
Lowest Running Cost
i5
Best Performance
i5
Editor's Pick
i5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueQ8 e-tron
- Longest RangeQ8 e-tron
- Fastest Chargingi5
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Audi114 kWh (gross)
- BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
Range
- Audi600 km
- BMW516 km
Power
- Audi300 kW
- BMW442 kW
Torque
- Audi664 Nm (at motor)
- BMW820 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- Audi200 km/h
- BMW230 km/h
Acceleration
- Audi5.6s (0-100)
- BMW3.8s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Audi31 min (10-80%)
- BMW30 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Audi19.0 kWh/100km
- BMW16.3 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹1,15,00,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,45,000 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹1,18,53,500 | ₹1,23,68,500 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹94,82,800
Monthly EMI
₹1,99,156
Total Interest
₹24,66,587
Total Cost
₹1,43,20,087
Battery
| Specification | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh (gross) | 83.9 kWh (gross) |
| Range | 600 km | 516 km |
Charging
| Specification | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 31 min | 30 min(winner) |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 9 hr | 8.5 hr(winner) |
Performance
| Specification | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 kW | 442 kW(winner) |
| Torque | 664 Nm (at motor) | 820 Nm (at motor)(winner) |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 3.8s(winner) |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h(winner) |
| Drive Layout | AWD | AWD |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹21,888 | ₹18,731 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹3,45,000 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹1,33,42,940 | ₹1,39,02,156 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹1,985
Yearly Cost
₹23,823
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹76,977
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹49,777
Dimensions
| Specification | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4901 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width | 1935 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2995 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2560 kg | Not available |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Not available | Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs |
Safety
| Specification | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP) |
| Airbags | Not available | 6 |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
Q8 e-tron
Manhattan Gray Metallic
i5
Mineral White Metallic
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
Q8 e-tron
Pros
- 600 km range on the 55 Quattro
- Quattro AWD standard across the range
- 22kW AC charger included
Cons
- Lower power than the i5
- Lower torque than the i5
- Lower top speed than the i5
- Higher acceleration than the i5
i5
Pros
- 230 km/h top speed
- Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- 516 km range
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Q8 e-tron
- Lower range than the Q8 e-tron
- Lower battery than the Q8 e-tron
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
Q8 e-tron
The Q8 e-tron leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, battery. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
i5
The i5 leads on power, torque, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
Q8 e-tron
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
i5
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
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i5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueQ8 e-tron
- Longest RangeQ8 e-tron
- Fastest Chargingi5
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueQ8 e-tron
- Longest RangeQ8 e-tron
- Fastest Chargingi5
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
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