The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 37,800
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 50,100
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 420d Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.1 in
Length
182.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.85 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CDHB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
23.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23.51 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
546 mi
805 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data