The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 63,600
€ 75,300
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 S5 Convertible is an inch longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.3
73
79.5
54.8
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.3 in
Height
54.8 in
108.3
182.7
108.7
181.7
182.7 in
Length
181.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.33 %
General
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade 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 S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAKA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
328 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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13.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
13.11 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
28 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
446 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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).
244.5 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
161.1 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
