BMW i5 M60 Touring 2025 vs Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar

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thumb image BMW i5 M60 Touring 2025 US$ 90,000
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thumb image Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar US$ 95,000

BASIC INFO

Brand BMW Audi
Model i5 Touring 2025 Q6 Sportback Dakar (Offroad Concept)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric SUV (Off-road Concept)
Trims i5 eDrive40, i5 xDrive40, and BMW i5 M60 Touring Concept (based on SQ6 e-tron)
Release Date July 2025 Revealed 2025 (concept stage)
Status Available Concept, production not confirmed
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type Sedan Sportback SUV (crossover coupe)
Vehicle Warranty 4 years or 50,000 miles N/A (concept vehicle)
Colors Alpine White, Black Sapphire, etc. (+ custom) Camouflage prototype / likely Audi off-road palettes

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet motors Dual electric motors (front + rear, AWD)
Horsepower 590 hp 510 hp (estimated, same as SQ6 e-tron boost)
Torque 586 lb-ft Up to 13,400 Nm (at wheels via portal axles)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds 4.2 sec (0–100 km/h, est.)
Top Speed 155 mph 175 km/h (limited due to portal axle gearing)
Range 250 miles TBD, likely less than standard Q6 e-tron due to off-road gearing/tires
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) Quattro AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NMC) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 84.3 kWh / 81.2 kWh 100 kWh (same as Q6 e-tron, est.)
Power Consumption 2.9 mi/kWh TBD (higher than standard due to off-road setup)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles N/A (concept)
Home Charging Speed 8.5 hrs (0–100%) Up to 11 kW AC (est.)
Supercharging Speed 205 kW (10–80% in 30 mins) 270 kW DC (PPE platform, est.)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 205 kW 10–80% in ~21 minutes (est.)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 30-35 miles (with Level 2 charger) 200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge)200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge)
Charging Time 10-80%: 31 minutes (DC fast charger) and Full Charge: 8 hours (Level 2 charger) 9–10 hrs (AC, est.)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (North America) / Type 2 (EU) CCS (EU/US markets)
Home Charging Options Included Charger and Wallbox Support of 11 kW Level 2 (optional in some markets) Wallbox / 240V outlet
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW AC (48A) 11 kW (22 kW optional, est.)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 199.2 in (5,060 mm) 4,770 mm (est., same as Q6 Sportback)
Width 74.8 in (1,900 mm) 1,990 mm (wider track with portal axles)
Height 60.4 in (1,535 mm) 1,700 mm (raised suspension + roof rack)
Wheelbase 117.9 in (2,995 mm) 2,899 mm (PPE platform)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 160 mm over standard (approx. 280 mm total)
Cargo Space 19.2 cu ft (rear seats up) / 57.5 cu ft (folded) TBD (Sportback roof reduces vs Q6 SUV)
Curb Weight 5,200 lbs Est. 2,400–2,600 kg
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy, Dakar-style
Wheel Size 20-inch Likely 20–21 inch (off-road spec)
Front Tire 245/40 R20 Off-road all-terrain (est. 275/55 R20)
Rear Tire 275/35 R20 Off-road all-terrain (est. 275/55 R20)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power steering Electric power steering
Transmission Automatic Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 41.3 ft 11.5 m (est.)
Gear Box Single-speed direct drive Direct drive
Front Suspension Double-wishbone Independent, adaptive air suspension
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent, adaptive air suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Driving Assistant Professional (Standard: Lane-keeping, traffic-aware cruise) Not available (Audi driver assist)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes 3-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Likely (optional)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 14.9" Curved Display Dual displays (11.9" + 14.5")
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual-phone pairing, audio streaming) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 18-Speaker Up to 20 (Bang & Olufsen, est.)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Ventilated disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags (Front, knee, side, curtain) 8 (est.)
Rear Seat Belt 3-Point Belts Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360°)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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