The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

€ 54,200
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 79,100
 BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 54,200
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 slightly. The Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
72.7 in
Width
71 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
184 in
Length
181.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
DESA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
187 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
21.7 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
43 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
318 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
736 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
233 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data