The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 49,600
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 50,100
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 420d Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.1 in
Length
182.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.45 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.12 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
753 mi
805 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data