The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)

€ 39,100
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 318i Cabrio
€ 62,500
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500

ⓘ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 BMW 318i Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI.
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
54.5
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
70.2 in
Width
72.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.5 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
181.6 in
Length
184 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.57 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E93
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
DCPC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
141 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
26.11 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
36 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
593 mi
611 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data