The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 50,100

€ 67,000

€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘ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 420d Cabrio is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S4 Convertible.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.8
70
76.1
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.8 in
110.6
182.6
104.3
180
182.6 in
Length
180 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.14 %

General
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BBK

4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
187 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Convertible
Performance
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible
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21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
21.1 lb/hp
12.81 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
53 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
45 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
805 mi
311 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
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).
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data