Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
839km521mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
280L
320L
Max trunk volume
335L
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
58L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 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)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)230i5.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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)230i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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)230i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
839 km
521 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 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)230i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
839 km
521 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) 230iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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