BMW 3 Series Sedan (2012 – 2016) vs Audi A5 Cabriolet (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,695 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2012 – 2016
|
Audi
A5 Cabriolet
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Variants | 34 | 17 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 313 hp | 150 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 630 Nm | 320 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 10.9 s | 6.3 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 8.1 L/100 km | 4.7 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,624 mm | 4,625 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,413 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,685 kg | 1,695 – 1,975 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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