Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,096 km
    681 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,096km681mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
370L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
61L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
31.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d7.1 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 1.5 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,096 km
681 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
1,096 km
681 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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