The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)

€ 63,800
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 56,800
 Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19) Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,800

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
72.7
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
108.9
184
176.9 in
Length
184 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.41 %
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
E46
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 45 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DKNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
242 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.49 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
16.49 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
523 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 45 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data