The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)

€ 50,800
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 420i Cabrio
€ 40,000
 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 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 Steptronic (17 - ..)
71.9
79.4
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (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 (17 - ..)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (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 1.8 TFSI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.9 %
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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 B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
181 hp
158 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 420i Cabrio
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 420i Cabrio
592 mi
539 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 420i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 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