The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)

€ 45,300
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
€ 39,100
 BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 318i Cabrio
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI is 0.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 318i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
73 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.1 in
Length
181.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9 %
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
8F
Generation
E93
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 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
21.63 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
651 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
125 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data