The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

€ 62,500
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 63,800
 BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 62,500
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 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 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 tiptronic (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
72.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
184 in
Length
176.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.51 %
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
DCPC
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
282 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
269 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
35 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
611 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data