The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 62,500

€ 53,900

€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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
72.7
79.9
54.5
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
108.9
184
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
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.89 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
DCPC
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
282 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
15.28 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
611 mi
Range
738 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
611 mi
738 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data