The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 50,700

€ 58,400

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
55.1
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.1 in
108.3
182.1
110.6
182.6
182.1 in
Length
182.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.04 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CALA
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
470 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
541 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW 430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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