The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 49,100
 BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 Convertible is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
174.4 in
Length
175.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.04 %
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
8V
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium 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 S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data