The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 39,100
€ 53,100
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 BMW 318i Cabrio is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.4
73
79.5
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.5 in
Height
54.4 in
108.7
181.6
108.3
182.1
181.6 in
Length
182.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.22 %
General
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
141 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
26.11 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
593 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
593 mi
419 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
125 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
