The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 43,000
 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 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 M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 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 1.8 TFSI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
CJEE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
175 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
133 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.79 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
21.79 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
652 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
652 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data