The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 55,100
BMW 430i Cabrio € 67,000
Audi S4 Convertible
€ 55,100
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 BMW 430i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi S4 Convertible.
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.1 in
Height
54.8 in
182.6 in
Length
180 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.56 %
General
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
F33
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
249 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Convertible
Performance
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Convertible
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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
12.81 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
37 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
583 mi
311 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
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).
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 430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data