The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 46,100
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 53,100
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
71.9
79.4
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI 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 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI 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 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.93 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
F33
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
181 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI

Performance

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 420i Cabrio
21.31 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
37 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
583 mi
419 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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