The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)

€ 48,500
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 85,100
 Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) Audi RS4 Convertible
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 420d Cabrio is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi RS4 Convertible.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.8
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
71.4
76.1
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
104.3
179.3
182.6 in
Length
179.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.6 %
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)

General

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
F33
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
181 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Convertible

Performance

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible

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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
21.38 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
49 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
41 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
281 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
738 mi
281 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
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).
263.3 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data