The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 54,000
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 47,900
 BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (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 quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (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
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.27 %
BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 420d Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
738 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
585 mi
738 mi
BMW 420d 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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