The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 62,500
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11) Audi S5 Convertible
€ 60,600
 BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 435d Cabrio
€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S5 Convertible is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 435d Cabrio.
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)
73
79.5
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.5
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.5 in
Length
182.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CAKA, CCBA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
328 hp
309 hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 435d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S5 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435d Cabrio

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13.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
13.11 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW 435d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 435d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
410 mi
621 mi
BMW 435d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
183.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 435d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S5 Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data