The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 67,000
€ 62,500
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
54
70.1
78
54.4
72.7
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54 in
Height
54.4 in
107.5
176.9
108.9
184
176.9 in
Length
184 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.51 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DCPC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
288 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
611 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
