The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.2 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
175.4 in
Length
174.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
F23
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data