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Compare Audi RS5 Convertible vs BMW M3 Convertible

Audi RS5 Convertible
2015 Audi RS5 Convertible
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$79,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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BMW M3 Convertible
2013 BMW M3 Convertible
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$69,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
4.2L V8 Gas
Engine
4.0L V8 Gas
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Manual (+$2,900)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 13 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
10.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
9 ft³

Photos

Audi RS5 Convertible
2013-2015 Audi RS5 Convertible Rear View Driving
2013-2015 Audi RS5 Convertible Dashboard
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2011-2013 BMW M3 Convertible Rear View Driving
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.2L V8 Gas
4.0L V8 Gas
Horsepower
450 hp @ 8250 rpm
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque
317 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Manual (+$2,900)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,420 lbs
4,145 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
16 MPG
City
16 MPG
13 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
11.6 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
257.6 miles
215.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
354.2 miles
332 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.1 in
181.7 in
Height
54.4 in
54.8 in
Max Width
73 in
71 in
Front Width
62.4 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
62.3 in
60.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
108.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.3 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
31.9 in
31.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.3 in
36.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
46.8 in
49.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10.2 ft³
9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.1 ft
38.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
18" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P265/35YR19
P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire
P265/35YR19
P265/40ZR18

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Nardo Gray/Black Roof
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect/Black Roof
  • Glacier White Metallic/Black Roof
  • Misano Red Pearl Effect/Black Roof
  • Mythos Black Metallic/Black Roof
  • Sepang Blue Pearl Effect/Black Roof
  • Suzuka Gray Metallic/Black Roof, Build Out:04/24/2014
  • Panther Black Crystal Effect/Black Roof
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Perforated Milano Leather Upholstery
  • Lunar Silver, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Bamboo Beige, Novillo leather seat trim
  • Black, Extended Novillo leather seat trim w/contrast stitching in exterior color
  • Black, Novillo leather seat trim
  • Fox Red, Novillo leather seat trim
  • Silver, Novillo leather seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Fox Red/Black, Novillo leather seat trim
  • Palladium Silver/Black, Novillo leather seat trim
  • Beige, Extended Novillo leather seat trim
  • Black, Extended Novillo leather seat trim
  • Fox Red, Extended Novillo leather seat trim
  • Silver, Extended Novillo leather seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 5,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
N/A
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