The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

€ 56,700
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 63,800
 BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
73
79.5
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 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
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.4 %
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
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 M3 Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
242 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
592 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 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