The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

€ 49,600
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 67,000
 BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
182.1 in
Length
176.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.71 %
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CLAB
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
201 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.12 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
41 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
753 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data