The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 50,100
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 54,000
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.5 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
F33
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
187 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
21.1 lb/hp
18 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
53 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
805 mi
585 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data