The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
€ 67,000
€ 40,800
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54
70.1
78
54.4
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54.4 in
107.5
176.9
108.3
182.1
176.9 in
Length
182.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CJEE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
664 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
664 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
