Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125ivsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

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

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    831 km
    516 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
99.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
260L
320L
Max trunk volume
305L
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
64L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
32.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI: 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
654 km
407 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)2.0 TFSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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