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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean dieselvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

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 clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,196 km
    743 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean dieselBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
37.9s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,196km743mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
320L
280L
Max trunk volume
750L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
52L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
152g/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 TDI clean dieselBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean dieselBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.9 s
38.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 6 hp (4 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 clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
270 Nm
199 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 clean diesel
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,530 kg
3,373 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 clean diesel
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
226 km/h
140 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 TDI clean diesel7.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i7.6 s

Although AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.3 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 clean diesel
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 1.4 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 clean diesel
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 clean diesel
1,196 km
743 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
800 km
497 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 clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

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 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel 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 clean diesel
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.6 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 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20112.0 TDI clean dieselBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
1,196 km
743 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
120 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 TDI clean dieselBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 396 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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