The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 50,700
€ 63,800
€ 50,700
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 3.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
54
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54 in
108.3
182.1
107.5
176.9
182.1 in
Length
176.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CALA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
470 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
