The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 43,800
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI (11 - 15)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

 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 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
799 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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