The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 75,300
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 55,300
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73
79.5
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.8 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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 3.0 TFSI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.07 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
E93
Generation
8F
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 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
268 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
303 mi
Range
480 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
480 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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