The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)

€ 43,900
BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 40,800
 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 420i Cabrio is just 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
71.9
79.4
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
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 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
108.3
182.1
182.6 in
Length
182.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.74 %
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CJEE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
181 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
21.01 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
36 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
664 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
565 mi
664 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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