The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)

€ 54,000
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 39,100
 BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 318i Cabrio
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 0.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 318i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
73 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.1 in
Length
181.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.69 %
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
18 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
585 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
125 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data