The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 79,100
€ 53,100
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.36 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
318 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
419 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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
