The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 40,000

€ 55,100

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
55.1
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.1 in
108.3
182.1
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 430i Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.52 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CDHB
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
583 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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