The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)

€ 48,500
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 37,800
 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 420d Cabrio is just 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)
73
79.5
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.5 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
182.6 in
Length
182.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.98 %
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11)

General

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
F33
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
181 hp
158 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.51 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
21.38 lb/hp
23.51 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
49 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
738 mi
546 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data