Audi e-tron S vs. BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi e-tron S and BMW 5 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi e-tron S and the BMW 5 Series.
When we compare the Audi e-tron S's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron S has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Audi e-tron S's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi e-tron S ranges from $36,997 to $56,707 while a used 2023 BMW 5 Series is priced between $34,128 to $68,843.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi e-tron S loses 72.9 percent of its value and the BMW 5 Series loses 61.4 percent of its value. This means the BMW 5 Series retains 11.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron S.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi e-tron S’s base engine makes 496 horsepower, and the BMW 5 Series base engine makes 248 horsepower. The e-tron S is rated to deliver an average of 72 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 208 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles.This gives the Audi e-tron S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW 5 Series the advantage in maximum range. The e-tron S uses electricity, and the 5 Series uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi e-tron S, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW 5 Series, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
88200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
80755
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
61795 - 90800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
60555 - 72445
Starting MSRP:
56000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
71383
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38195 - 134100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47118
Price Range:
36997 - 56707
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
48716
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
39475 - 60676
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16539
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50045
Price Range:
34128 - 68843
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
61758
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
34827 - 111788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
567
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31400
# Good or Great Deals:
258
Audi e-tron S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.4 - 20.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.43956291218357
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.4 - 556.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6542959775323505
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 16.0
Audi e-tron S Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
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21 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 65Ranking
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24 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
33 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 65Ranking
42 out of / 44Ranking
43 out of / 44Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
52 out of / 65Ranking
61 out of / 65Ranking
63 out of / 65BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
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14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi e-tron S Trim Levels
quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
496 hp
Torque:
717 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
72 / 75 / 73
Range (city/hwy):
208 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 594 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6030 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3783 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
195.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Carat Beige Metallic / Siam Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic / Night Blue Pearl / Sepang Blue Pearl
Brown
Ipanema Brown Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Camouflage Green Metallic / Goodwood Green Pearl
Orange
Coral Orange Metallic
Purple
Velvet Violet Pearl
Red
Catalunya Red Metallic / Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Rotor Gray w/ Anthracite Stitching
Red
Arras Red w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Beige
Canberra Beige
Brown
Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching
