Audi S e-tron GT vs BMW M5 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,245
- S e-tron GT: $1,342 a year less on energy, 271 mi more range.
- M5: $4,245 cheaper, 47 hp more.
- M5 wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | S e-tron GT | M5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $128,995 | $124,750 | M5 |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 717 hp | M5 |
| Torque | N/A | 553 lb-ft to 738 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 90 MPGe | 14 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $764 | $2,106 | S e-tron GT |
| EV range | 300 mi | 29 mi | S e-tron GT |
| Cargo, max | 9.2 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft | M5 |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.2 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft | M5 |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | M5 |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | S e-tron GT |
| Length | 197.0 in | 195.3 in to 200.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.6 in to 77.6 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 4,370 lb to 5,390 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 s tested | 3.5 s tested | S e-tron GT |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S e-tron GT Premium Plus AWD $127,700 | M5 Touring AWD $125,300 | $2,400 |
| M5 AWD $123,300 | S e-tron GT Premium Plus AWD $127,700 | $4,400 |
Cost to run
S e-tron GT costs $3,806 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | S e-tron GT | M5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $128,995 | $124,750 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $764 | $2,106 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,584 | $12,635 |
| Total, 6 years | $133,579 | $137,385 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S e-tron GT wins.
M5 wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M5 | 3% |
| MPG | S e-tron GT | 64% |
| Power | M5 | 7% |
| Space | M5 | 44% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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