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    2026 BMW i5 - Base

    2026 BMW i5 - Base

    Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD

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    2027 Audi A6 - allroad

    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

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    Overview

    Variant
    Not available
    Variant
    allroad
    Body type
    Sedan
    Body type
    Wagon
    Engine size
    Not available
    Engine size
    2 L
    Drive type
    Rear
    Drive type
    4x4
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    Not available
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    Not available
    Power and torque
    250kW / 430Nm
    Power and torque
    270kW / 500Nm
    Not available
    Not available
    Warranty
    5 years
    Warranty
    5 years
    Doors
    4
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    5
    Seats
    5
    Fuel type
    Electric
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
    Not available
    Safety rating
    Not available
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    Specifications

    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes suspension: yes
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes steering: yes
    Includes suspension: yes
    Includes transmission: yes
    360 view camera
    3D enhanced view: yes
    360 view camera
    3D enhanced view: yes
    Ambient lighting
    Colour selection: yes
    Wrap around: yes
    Ambient lighting
    Colour selection: yes
    Reactive lighting: yes
    Embedded infotainment user interface
    Number of months of online services: Unlimited
    Embedded infotainment user interface
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    Memorized adjustment
    Door mirror position: yes
    Memorized adjustment
    Door mirror position: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Android wireless connection: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Android wireless connection: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Navigational systems
    Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
    Information type: 3D, Voice
    Map updates months of subscription: 36
    Screen size: 14.9 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Navigational systems
    Screen size: 14.5 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location rear: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location front: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Remote battery management
    Includes battery status checking: yes
    Includes charge completion alert: yes
    Includes remote battery pre-heating: yes
    Includes remote charge activation: yes
    Remote battery management
    —
    Remote HVAC control
    Includes cooling: yes
    Includes heating: yes
    Includes phone: yes
    Includes timer: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Remote HVAC control
    Includes cooling: yes
    Includes heating: yes
    Includes internet: yes
    Includes phone: yes
    Remote services
    Beep/flash: yes
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Location sharing: yes
    Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Send destination to car: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Remote services
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Theft alert: yes
    Tow away alert: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    Includes walk away locking: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 36
    Concierge service: yes
    Tracker system: yes
    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Breakdown assistance: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 0
    Tracker system: yes
    USB charging port
    Location front: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 4
    USB charging port
    —
    Automatic door closing
    —
    Automatic door closing
    Rear boot/hatch: yes
    Voice activating system
    —
    Voice activating system
    AI powered: yes
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
    Emission control level
    —
    Compressor
    —
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 1
    Electrical system
    —
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Engine
    —
    Engine
    Cc: 1,984 cc
    Liters: 2 L
    Number of cylinders: 4
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Electric
    Fuel
    Other fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type: Electric
    Fuel type
    —
    Fuel type
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Tanks
    —
    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 46 L
    Charging information
    Scenario mode 2: yes
    Amps (A): 10 Ah
    Duration (hours): 52 h
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 1.8 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Voltage: 230 V
    Scenario mode 3: yes
    Amps (A): 32 Ah
    Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 8.38 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 25.05 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 12.53 h
    Duration (hours): 4.25 h
    Max kW supplied to vehicle: 22 kW
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 22 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Voltage: 230 V
    Scenario mode 4: yes
    Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.39 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.8 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.59 h
    Duration (hours): 0.5 h
    Max kW supplied to vehicle: 205 kW
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 205 kW
    State of charge ends at: 80%
    State of charge starts at: 10%
    Charging information
    Scenario mode 2: yes
    Duration (hours): 12.75 h
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.3 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Scenario mode 3: yes
    Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 2.59 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 7.73 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 3.87 h
    Duration (hours): 2.5 h
    Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Electric driven wheels
    Electric driven wheels: Rear
    Electric driven wheels
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    Electric motor
    Motor number 1: yes
    Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Max torque motor Nm: 400 Nm
    Motor location: Rear
    Power output motor hp/PS: 340 hp/PS
    Power output motor kW: 250 kW
    Electric motor
    Motor number 1: yes
    Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
    Power output motor hp/PS: 142.8 hp/PS
    Power output motor kW: 105 kW
    Electric Power source
    Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
    Battery supplier: Samsung SDI
    Battery type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
    Battery voltage: 399 V
    High power charger: yes
    Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 83.9 kWh
    Number of months subscription included: 60 months
    Onboard charger: 22 kW
    Useable battery kilowatt hour: 81.2 kWh
    Electric Power source
    Battery type: Lithium Ion
    Battery voltage: 400 V
    High power charger: yes
    Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 25.9 kWh
    Number of months subscription included: 0 months
    Onboard charger: 11 kW
    Useable battery kilowatt hour: 20.7 kWh
    Smart charging
    Plug & charge: yes
    Smart charging
    —
    Charging connector
    Type CCS (Combo): yes
    Charging socket DC 1: yes
    Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
    Charging socket AC 1: yes
    Charging connector
    Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
    Charging socket AC 1: yes
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Low tire pressure indicator
    Displays pressure: yes
    Low tire pressure indicator
    Displays pressure: yes
    Rim mounted sensor: yes
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Control wheel: yes
    Screen size: 14.9 in
    Touch pad control: yes
    Touch screen: yes
    Video entertainment: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 12.3 in
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Screen size: 14.5 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Video entertainment: yes
    Location Dashboard passenger side: yes
    Screen size: 10.9 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 11.9 in
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 193 km/h
    Max speed on electric power only: 193 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 s
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 250 km/h
    Max speed on electric power only: 140 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 s
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 340 hp/PS
    Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 340 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 250 kW
    Maximum power kW electric motor: 250 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 430 Nm
    Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 430 Nm
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 367 hp/PS
    Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 143 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 270 kW
    Maximum power kW electric motor: 105 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm
    WLTP electric energy consumption
    Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
    Combined high vehicle: 181 Wh/km
    WLTP electric energy consumption
    Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
    WLTP electric range
    Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
    Combined km: 550 km
    WLTP electric range
    Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
    Combined km: 87 km
    Test type HEV All electric range: yes
    Secondary power
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    Secondary power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 252 hp/PS
    Maximum power kw: 185 kW
    Maximum torque nm: 380 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,600 rpm
    Drive
    Driven wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven wheels: 4x4
    Transmission
    Manufacturer's name: 1-Gang, automatisch
    Transmission code: HEAT
    Transmission description: Automatic
    Number of speeds: 1
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Gearchange paddles: yes
    Manual mode: yes
    Manual sequential: yes
    Manufacturer's name: S tronic
    Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
    Number of speeds: 7
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 4
    Painted callipers: yes
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 4
    Painted callipers: yes
    Power steering
    Variable rack: yes
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Power steering
    Type: Electric
    Variable rack: yes
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Wheel
    Electric adjustment: yes
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Touch controls: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Wishbone
    Location rear: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Location rear: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Run flat: yes
    Tire profile: 40
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 245 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Run flat: yes
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 275 mm
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Tire profile: 40
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 275 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Tire profile: 40
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 275 mm
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 20 in
    Rim width: 8.5 in
    Location rear: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 20 in
    Rim width: 10 in
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Rim diameter: 20 in
    Rim width: 10 in
    Location rear: yes
    Rim diameter: 20 in
    Rim width: 10 in
    Body style
    Body type: Sedan
    Local number of doors: 4
    Number of doors: 4
    Platform code: CLAR
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Sedan
    Body style
    Body type: Wagon
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: PPC
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Wagon
    Black trim
    Around side windows: yes
    Black trim
    Around side windows: yes
    Spoiler
    —
    Spoiler
    Location roof: yes
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 490 L
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat down: 1,423 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 404 L
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 12,300 mm
    Front track: 1,622 mm
    Ground clearance unladen: 146 mm
    Overall height: 1,515 mm
    Overall length: 5,060 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 2,156 mm
    Overall width: 1,900 mm
    Rear track: 1,658 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,995 mm
    External dimensions
    Front track: 1,700 mm
    Overall height: 1,508 mm
    Overall length: 5,016 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 2,099 mm
    Overall width: 1,986 mm
    Rear track: 1,680 mm
    Wall to wall turning circle: 12,300 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,923 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 967 mm
    Headroom rear: 1,003 mm
    Hip room front: 1,536 mm
    Hip room rear: 1,497 mm
    Leg room front: 1,048 mm
    Leg room rear: 926 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,504 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,446 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 1,037 mm
    Headroom rear: 988 mm
    Hip room front: 1,524 mm
    Hip room rear: 1,474 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,451 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,407 mm
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights, Side Indicator Lights
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Digital matrix: yes
    Directional headlights: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Directional headlights: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Matrix: yes
    Speed dependent: yes
    Paint
    Type metallic: yes
    Paint
    Type gloss: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Wide angle: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Windshield wipers
    Rain sensor: yes
    Windshield wipers
    Rain sensor: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Power windows
    —
    Power windows
    Location front: yes
    Number of express: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number of express: 2
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
    Gross vehicle weight: 2,740 kg
    Published kerb weight: 2,205 kg
    Tare weight: 2,205 kg
    Trailer noseweight: 80 kg
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
    Gross vehicle weight: 2,800 kg
    Kerb weight inc driver: 2,280 kg
    Kerb weight includes driver: yes
    Measurement standard EU: yes
    Published kerb weight: 2,280 kg
    Tare weight: 2,253 kg
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    System power: 655 w
    Touch screen: yes
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    Touch screen: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 2
    USB connection front: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 2
    Speakers
    Number of: 17
    Subwoofer: yes
    Speakers
    3D enhancement: yes
    Number of: 16
    Subwoofer: yes
    Surround sound: yes
    Door sill protector
    Illuminated: yes
    Interior Trim
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    Airbags
    Number of: 7
    Airbags
    Number of: 9
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear seats: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Number: 3
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Side airbag
    —
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Activates seat belts: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Driving pattern monitor: yes
    Includes junction crossing: yes
    Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Driving pattern monitor: yes
    Emergency driver intervention system: yes
    Includes junction crossing: yes
    Includes junction turning: yes
    Operates above 130 kph/78 mph: yes
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Programmable distance: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Traffic jam assist: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Lane departure warning
    Activates steering: yes
    Lane departure warning
    Activates steering: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Includes collision avoidance: yes
    Steering vibration: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Front airbag
    —
    Front airbag
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Occupant switch off: yes
    Front seat belts
    —
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Front cross traffic collision avoidance
    —
    Front cross traffic collision avoidance
    Includes braking: yes
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Location passenger: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Active/massage: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Ventilated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Ventilated: yes
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 2
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 4
    Rear control for climate control: yes
    Secondary ventilation controls
    Location passenger seat: yes
    Secondary ventilation controls
    —
    System
    Electric heater: yes
    Heat pump: yes
    Touch screen controls: yes
    System
    Electric heater: yes
    Engine heater: yes
    Touch screen controls: yes
    Intermediate service
    Variable distance/period: yes
    Service
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    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Battery - OEM
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96 months
    State of charge threshold %: 70%
    Battery - OEM
    —
    Battery - Total
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96
    Battery - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Electric systems - OEM
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96 months
    Electric systems - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Electric systems - Total
    Distance (km): Unlimited
    Distance (miles): Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Electric systems - Total
    Distance (km): Unlimited
    Distance (miles): Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 96 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months

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