BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)
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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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45 TFSI
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful286 hp213 kW
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight152 hp/t113 kW/t6.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range983 km611 mi
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score91/100
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
- Lightest1,755 kg3,869 lb
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best practicality score48/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d | AUDIA5 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) 430d: Power / Torque
- AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI | 5,250-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d | AUDIA5 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d | 5.8 s |
| AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI | 6.0 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d | AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d | AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI |
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| Consumption | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.50 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,575 LC/year | 1,943 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
AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
- Is 125 kg lighter
- Has 70 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
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