The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 45,800

€ 46,300

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 420d Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
54.5
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
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 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CDNC, CAEB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio
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18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
18.34 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
546 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
546 mi
695 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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