Audi S5 Cabriolet (2009 – 2012) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi S5 Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 320 hp. The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,595 kg against 1,875 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S5 Cabriolet
2009 – 2012
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 333 hp | 143 – 325 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 190 – 519 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.4 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 150 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 L/100 km | 5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,636 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,782 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,760 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,875 kg | 1,595 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.