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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430ivsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,235kg4,927lb
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
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
58L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
24.3 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i6.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI: 0.1 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)Facelift 2017430i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2017430i
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
896 km
556 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
829 km
515 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i 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)Facelift 2017430i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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)Facelift 2017430i
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
896 km
556 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) Facelift 2017 430iAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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