The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 79,100
€ 54,000
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.55 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
18 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
318 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
585 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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
