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AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

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

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AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    718 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
718km446mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
320L
260L
Max trunk volume
380L
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
53L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iPowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
20.5 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 27 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.4 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
718 km
446 mi
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
616 km
383 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
718 km
446 mi
616 km
383 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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
VehicleAUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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