The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,000

€ 70,200

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,200
ⓘ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 435d Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 435d 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 435d Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.13 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 435d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 435d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDHB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
309 hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 435d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 435d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 435d Cabrio
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 435d Cabrio
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
539 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
554 mi
BMW 435d 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 435d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data