The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 49,600

€ 40,000

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 325d Cabrio is 1.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
180.3
108.3
182.1
180.3 in
Length
182.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.74 %

General
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CDHB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
194 hp
158 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
20.74 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
592 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325d Cabrio
592 mi
539 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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