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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,340 km
    833 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
106.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
80.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,340km833mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
320L
530L
Max trunk volume
750L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
80.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
134 km/h
83 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 8.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
1,340 km
833 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
607 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
9.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
9.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,340 km
833 mi
607 km
377 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 733 km (455 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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