The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 40,000
€ 79,100
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
54.8
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
108.3
182.1
108.7
181.7
182.1 in
Length
181.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.71 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CDHB
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
318 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 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).
233 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
