The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

€ 63,800
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 62,500
 Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500

ⓘ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 50 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 50 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.6 %
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
591 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 50 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 50 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
617 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data