Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
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
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
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
- BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
- Audi114 kWh (gross)
Range
- BMW516 km
- Audi600 km
Power
- BMW442 kW
- Audi300 kW
Torque
- BMW820 Nm (at motor)
- Audi664 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- BMW230 km/h
- Audi200 km/h
Acceleration
- BMW3.8s (0-100)
- Audi5.6s (0-100)
Charging Time
- BMW30 min (10-80%)
- Audi31 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- BMW16.3 kWh/100km
- Audi19.0 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹1,20,00,000 | ₹1,15,00,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,45,000 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹1,23,68,500 | ₹1,18,53,500 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹98,94,800
Monthly EMI
₹2,07,809
Total Interest
₹25,73,753
Total Cost
₹1,49,42,253
Battery
| Specification | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh (gross) | 114 kWh (gross) |
| Range | 516 km | 600 km |
Charging
| Specification | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 30 min(winner) | 31 min |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 8.5 hr(winner) | 9 hr |
Performance
| Specification | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 442 kW(winner) | 300 kW |
| Torque | 820 Nm (at motor)(winner) | 664 Nm (at motor) |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s(winner) | 5.6s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h(winner) | 200 km/h |
| 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 | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹18,731 | ₹21,888 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,45,000 |
| 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.) | ₹1,39,02,156 | ₹1,33,42,940 |
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 | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1505 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2928 mm |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 2560 kg |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs | Not available |
Safety
| Specification | i5 | Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired) |
| Airbags | 6 | Not available |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
i5
Mineral White Metallic
Q8 e-tron
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
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
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
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
i5
The i5 leads on power, torque, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.
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.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
i5
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
Q8 e-tron
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
i5
Q8 e-tron
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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