The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

€ 55,500
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..) Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
€ 75,300
 BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 55,500
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 slightly. The Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI is 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..)
72.7
79.9
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
72.7 in
Width
71 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.5 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..)
108.8
184.9
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
184.9 in
Length
181.7 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
187 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
21.63 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
44 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
667 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111 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 40 TDI
111 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data