The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 85,100
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) Audi RS4 Convertible
€ 50,100
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 RS4 Convertible is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 420d Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
71.4
76.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
104.3
179.3
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
179.3 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.78 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BNS
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio

Performance

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
11 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
805 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data