The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 57,800
€ 75,300
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
72.7
79.9
54.8
71
77.8
72.7 in
Width
71 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
108.9
184
108.7
181.7
184 in
Length
181.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.53 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
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 M3 Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CSWB
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
19.43 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
706 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
706 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 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).
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).
244.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 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
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
