The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI S tronic (20 - ..)
€ 79,100
€ 50,600
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 Cabrio is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
54.8
71
77.8
54.5
72.7
79.9
71 in
Width
72.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
108.7
181.7
108.8
184.9
181.7 in
Length
184.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.62 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
E93
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
161 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.1 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
24.1 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
14 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
318 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
565 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 35 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















