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Q8 e-tron
3/9 winsEx-showroom₹1.15–1.27Cr
On-road₹1.19Cr
Q8 e-tronvsi5
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i5
6/9 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
Get the Q8 e-tron — best overall, leading on price, range and range added per charging stop. Pick the i5 if efficiency matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Q8 e-tron
Q8 e-tron leads on price, range and range added per charging stop. i5 is the closest alternative, ahead on efficiency and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
Q8 e-tron₹1.19CrBest in this comparison
i5₹1.24Cr
Claimed range
Q8 e-tron600 kmBest in this comparison
i5516 km
Energy useLower is better
Q8 e-tron19.0 kWh/100 km
i516.3 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
Q8 e-tronNot published
i5Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Q8 e-tron31 min
i530 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Q8 e-tronNot rated
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Q8 e-troni5
Claimed range
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison600km
i5516km
On-road priceDelhi
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison₹1.19Cr
i5₹1.24Cr
Batterygross
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison114kWh
i583.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Q8 e-tron31min
i5Best in this comparison30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Q8 e-tron5.6s
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
Power
Q8 e-tron300kW
i5Best in this comparison442kW
Boot space
Q8 e-tronNot published
i5Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Q8 e-tronNot rated
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Q8 e-tron 3i5 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
Q8 e-tron
₹1.19Cr — ₹5.15L less on-road than the i5.
Range
Q8 e-tron
600 km — 84 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
i5
16.3 kWh/100 km — 2.7 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Q8 e-tron.
Performance
i5
3.8 s — 1.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Q8 e-tron.
DC fast charging
Q8 e-tron
203 km — 22 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.
Home charging
i5
8.5 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Q8 e-tron.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Q8 e-tron
Q8 e-tron 68%i5 32%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.19Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹1.20Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 600 km
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison420–480km
i5361–413km
Q8 e-tron should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison203km / 15 min
i5181km / 15 min
Q8 e-tron adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison67km / hour
i561km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Q8 e-tron soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Q8 e-tron₹1.79/km
i5Best in this comparison₹1.53/km
i5 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison₹19,756
i5₹23,970
You pay the least for each km of range with the Q8 e-tron.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Q8 e-tronNot published
i5Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsQ8 e-tron
₹1.20Cr
i5
₹1.25Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingQ8 e-tron is cheapest to own — ₹4,96,454 less than the i5 over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
Q8 e-tronBest in this comparison₹1,99,156Loan ₹94,82,800 · interest ₹24,66,587
i5₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
The Q8 e-tron costs ₹8,653 less a month than the i5.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Q8 e-tron₹2,143₹1.79/km
i5Best in this comparison₹1,834₹1.53/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹76,936 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Q8 e-tron | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,15,00,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,45,000 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,18,53,500 | ₹1,23,68,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Q8 e-troni5
The i5 is the longest — 159 mm longer than the Q8 e-tron.
Length
4,901 mm
5,060 mm
Width
1,935 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,616 mm
1,505 mm
Wheelbase
2,928 mm
2,995 mm
Ground clearance
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Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Q8 e-troni5
SpecificationQ8 e-troni5
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi114 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei600 kmBest in this comparison516 km
Efficiencyi19.0 kWh/100km16.3 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i31 min30 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr8.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
Power300 kW442 kWBest in this comparison
Torque664 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h5.6s3.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed200 km/h230 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length4901 mm5060 mm
Width1935 mm1900 mm
Height1616 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase2928 mm2995 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb Weight2560 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot published6
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Audi Q8 e-tron
- +Pro: 600 km range on the 55 Quattro
- +Pro: Quattro AWD standard across the range
- +Pro: 22kW AC charger included
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (19.0 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (31 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (5.6 s)
BMW i5
- +Pro: 230 km/h top speed
- +Pro: Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- +Pro: 516 km range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.24Cr)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (516 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Q8 e-tron or i5?
The Q8 e-tron claims the most at 600 km, followed by the i5 (516 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Q8 e-tron has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.19Cr — ₹5.15L less than the i5. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Q8 e-tron works out cheapest at ₹1.20Cr.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Q8 e-tron adds the most range — about 203 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 31 min). On a home AC charger the i5 is quickest to full, at 8.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The i5 has the longest wheelbase (2,995 mm). The i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.