The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

€ 55,300
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
€ 75,300
 BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 55,300
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 a little. The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73
79.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.4 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
182.1 in
Length
181.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.07 %
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E93
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CMUA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
15.84 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
480 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
480 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data