The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (11 - 15)
€ 75,300
€ 39,300
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 M3 Cabrio is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54.8
71
77.8
54.4
73
79.5
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.8 in
Height
54.4 in
108.7
181.7
108.3
182.1
181.7 in
Length
182.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.08 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
168 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
631 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
