Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
105.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,182km734mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
280L
320L
Max trunk volume
335L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
61L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean dieselPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
1,775 kg
3,913 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d7.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.7 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,182 km
734 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
1,196 km
743 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
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
Range score
1,182 km
734 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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