The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 64,600
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) Audi S4 Convertible
€ 58,400
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 64,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S4 Convertible is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
70
76.1
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
71.9
79.4
70 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
104.3
180
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
110.6
182.6
180 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.59 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
BBK
Engine Code
B48-B20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
284 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
284 mi
541 mi
BMW 430i 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
261.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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