Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDIvsBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2019
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
81.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,768mm188in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,612mm63in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
320L
300L
Max trunk volume
380L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDIBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
21.5 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
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 AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d: 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
152 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
935 km
581 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
983 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
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

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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
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

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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 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
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)50 TDIBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
935 km
581 mi
983 km
611 mi
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
152 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDIBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 50 TDI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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