The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 63,800
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 56,700
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
108.3
182.1
176.9 in
Length
182.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.4 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CKVB, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
242 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
592 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data