The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)

€ 67,000
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 46,100
 Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.61 %
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
725 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data