The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 41,500
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,900
 BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 420i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 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 multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 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 420i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CJEB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
22.7 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
642 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
BMW 420i 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