The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

€ 45,300
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
€ 79,100
 BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 45,300
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 a little. The Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
182.1 in
Length
181.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.67 %
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
187 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
21.63 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
318 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
651 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 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).
233 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data