The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

€ 57,800
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 46,300
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

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 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 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 (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
184 in
Length
182.6 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.35 %
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
F5
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 N47
CSWB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

 REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
19.43 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
706 mi
695 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data