The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 64,600
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) Audi S4 Convertible
€ 55,600
 BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 430d Cabrio
€ 64,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600

ⓘ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 S4 Convertible is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 430d Cabrio.
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
70
76.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
70 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
104.3
180
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
180 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.3 %
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d 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 S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BBK
Engine Code
N57-D30
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
254 hp
BMW 430d Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 430d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.55 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
BMW 430d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
17 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 430d Cabrio
12 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
284 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
284 mi
668 mi
BMW 430d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
261.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 430d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data