The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)

€ 49,600
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 48,500
 BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 420i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
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 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
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 420i Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.26 %
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CLAB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

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20.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.12 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
753 mi
601 mi
BMW 420i 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i 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