The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 67,000
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 55,500
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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
4023 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.19 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CSWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
215 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
18.71 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
49 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
699 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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