The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (11 - 16)
€ 67,000
€ 63,600
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S5 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
54
70.1
78
54.3
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54.3 in
107.5
176.9
108.3
182.7
176.9 in
Length
182.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.28 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CAKA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
328 hp
Audi S5 Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S5 Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.11 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
13.11 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
288 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
446 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
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
