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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 2/19

Audi

Q8 e-tron
Not yet rated

₹1.15 - 1.27Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.19Cr

Range
600 km
Battery
114 kWh
Fast Charge
31 min
VS
Wins 2/19

Hyundai

Ioniq 9
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.30Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
606 km
Battery
110.3 kWh
Fast Charge
24 min
VS
Wins 5/19

BMW

i5
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.20Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
516 km
Battery
83.9 kWh
Fast Charge
30 min
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Q8 e-tron

Longest Range

Ioniq 9

Fastest Charging

Ioniq 9

Lowest Running Cost

i5

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueQ8 e-tron
  • Longest RangeIoniq 9
  • Fastest ChargingIoniq 9
  • Lowest Running Costi5
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Audi114 kWh (gross)
  • Hyundai110.3 kWh (gross)
  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Audi600 km
  • Hyundai606 km
  • BMW516 km

Power

  • Audi300 kW
  • Hyundai230 kW
  • BMW442 kW

Torque

  • Audi664 Nm (at motor)
  • Hyundai605 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Audi200 km/h
  • Hyundai200 km/h
  • BMW230 km/h

Acceleration

  • Audi5.6s (0-100)
  • Hyundai6.7s (0-100)
  • BMW3.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Audi31 min (10-80%)
  • Hyundai24 min (10-80%)
  • BMW30 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Audi19.0 kWh/100km
  • Hyundai18.2 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
Ex-showroom Price₹1,15,00,000₹1,20,00,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,45,000₹3,60,000₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,18,53,500₹1,23,68,500₹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 comparison of Q8 e-tron, Ioniq 9, i5
SpecificationQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
Battery Capacity114 kWh (gross)110.3 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range600 km606 km516 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Q8 e-tron, Ioniq 9, i5
SpecificationQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)31 min24 min(winner)30 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr13 hr8.5 hr(winner)
Vehicle to LoadNot availableYesNot available

Performance

Specification comparison of Q8 e-tron, Ioniq 9, i5
SpecificationQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
Power300 kW230 kW442 kW(winner)
Torque664 Nm (at motor)605 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h5.6s6.7s3.8s(winner)
Top Speed200 km/h200 km/h230 km/h(winner)
Regenerative BrakingNot availableYesNot available
Motor TypeNot availablePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not available
Drive LayoutAWDAWDAWD

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.

ComponentQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹21,888₹20,968₹18,731
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,45,000₹3,60,000₹3,60,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹1,33,42,940₹1,39,13,340₹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

₹2,008

Yearly Cost

₹24,094

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹76,706

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹49,506

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Q8 e-tron, Ioniq 9, i5
SpecificationQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
Length4901 mm5060 mm5060 mm
Width1935 mm1980 mm1900 mm
Height1616 mm1790 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase2928 mm3130 mm2995 mm
Ground ClearanceNot available177 mmNot available
Kerb Weight2560 kgNot availableNot available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link (5-link)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of Q8 e-tron, Ioniq 9, i5
SpecificationQ8 e-tronIoniq 9i5
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot availableNot available6
ADASNot availableYesNot available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Q8 e-tron

Manhattan Gray Metallic

Ioniq 9

Atlas White

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 range than the Ioniq 9
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque than the i5
  • Lower top speed than the i5

Ioniq 9

Pros

  • Three-row flagship with 6/7-seat layouts
  • 606 km WLTP range
  • Level 2 ADAS suite

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Q8 e-tron
  • Lower battery than the Q8 e-tron
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque 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 Ioniq 9
  • Lower battery than the Q8 e-tron
  • Higher charging time than the Ioniq 9

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), 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.

Ioniq 9

The Ioniq 9 leads on range, charging time. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range 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

6.8

Performance

2.5

Charging

4.5

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

Ioniq 9

Overall

4.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

8.4

Ownership

0.0

i5

Overall

4.8

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.7

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q8 e-tron

Ioniq 9

i5

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Which one should you buy?

Q8 e-tron

Best Value

Ioniq 9

Best RangeBest Family EVBest Premium EV

i5

Best PerformanceBest Highway EV