BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014 – 2018) vs Audi S3 Cabriolet (2014 – 2016): specs compared
The BMW 4 Series Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,638 mm, the BMW 4 Series Convertible is 208 mm longer than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
4 Series Convertible
2014 – 2018
|
Audi
S3 Cabriolet
2014 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2016 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 313 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 630 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 8.3 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 8.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 – 4,638 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,384 – 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,850 kg | 1,695 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.