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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 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 (F33) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • 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
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,036 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,036km644mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
58L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 430dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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 (F33)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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 2017430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d has 13 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 (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 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 (F33)Facelift 2017430d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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 2017430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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 (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 0.6 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 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 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)Facelift 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 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 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 (F33)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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 (F33)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 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 2017430dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
1,384 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
1,036 km
644 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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