The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
€ 56,800
€ 67,000
€ 56,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
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 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.88 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CYRB
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
249 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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15.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
15.94 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
35 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
538 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
538 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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 TFSI
127 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
