The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 89,900
 Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15) Audi RS5 Convertible
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi RS5 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
54.3
Blueprint Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)
73.2
79.5
71 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.8 in
Height
54.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)
108.3
183
181.7 in
Length
183 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.5 %
Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
E93
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 RS5 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
444 hp
Audi RS5 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS5 Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS5 Convertible

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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.91 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
9.91 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS5 Convertible
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
354 mi
Audi RS5 Convertible
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS5 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS5 Convertible
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