The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 52,300
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 46,900
 BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 420i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 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 (15 - 16)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 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 420i Cabrio
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.45 %
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
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
8-speed automatic 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
CKVD
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.05 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
611 mi
642 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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