The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 67,000
€ 50,700
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
288 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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
