The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Convertible tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 68,600
€ 63,800
€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S5 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.4
72.7
79.9
54
70.1
78
72.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54 in
108.9
184.7
107.5
176.9
184.7 in
Length
176.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.66 %
General
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CWGD
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
349 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
369 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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12.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
12.1 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
30 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
456 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
456 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
149.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
