BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2010 – 2013) vs Audi S5 Sportback (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi S5 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 320 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.4 s. The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,595 kg against 1,720 kg. At 4,717 mm, the Audi S5 Sportback is 104 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2010 – 2013
|
Audi
S5 Sportback
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | Convertible | Sportback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 325 hp | 333 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 519 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 10.3 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,782 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,595 – 1,815 kg | 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

