The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 53,900
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
€ 46,100
 BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 420i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
182.1 in
Length
182.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.1 %
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CMUA
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
15.84 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
446 mi
583 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW 420i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data