The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 47,000
€ 63,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
72.7
79.9
54
70.1
78
72.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54 in
108.9
184
107.5
176.9
184 in
Length
176.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.15 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CZHA, DEUA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.47 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
46 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
552 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
552 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
