The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Audi S5 Convertible tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 68,600
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi S5 Convertible.
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.4
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
108.7
181.6
108.9
184.7
181.6 in
Length
184.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.79 %
General
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
E93
Generation
F5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
141 hp
349 hp
Audi S5 Convertible
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S5 Convertible
Performance
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
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26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.1 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
26.11 lb/hp
12.1 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
36 mpg
30 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
593 mi
Range
456 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
593 mi
456 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
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
