The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
€ 49,600

€ 85,100

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the RS4 Convertible.
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
54.8
71.4
76.1
73 in
Width
71.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
108.3
182.1
104.3
179.3
182.1 in
Length
179.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.42 %

General
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
8F
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
201 hp
414 hp
RS4 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4 Convertible
Performance
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Convertible
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20.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.12 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
17 mpg
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
17 mpg
RS4 Convertible
41 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
753 mi
Range
281 mi
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
753 mi
281 mi
RS4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
107 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).
263.3 kWh
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
263.3 kWh
RS4 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
RS4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data