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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,245kg4,949lb
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
83.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
300L
370L
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d has 21 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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 (G23)430d
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,755 kg
3,869 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 (G23)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 0.2 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 (G23)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
983 km
611 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 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 (G23)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 (G23)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d 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 (G23)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.0 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 (G23)430d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
784 km
487 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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