BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330ivsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAlfa Romeo Spider (939)
3.2 V6
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful272 hp203 kW
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range808 km502 mi
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score59/100
- Best economy score86/100
Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
- Highest torque322 Nm237 lb-ft
- Lightest1,690 kg3,726 lb
- Best power-to-weight154 hp/t115 kW/t6.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk253 L
- Best practicality score42/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272hp203kW | 260hp194kW |
| Torque | 315Nm232lb-ft | 322Nm237lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,780kg3,924lb | 1,690kg3,726lb |
| Gross weight | 2,135kg4,707lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 94.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.8s Calculated | 31.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK | 16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton Calculated | 191Nm/t127lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 808km502mi Calculated | 609km378mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 3,195cc195cu in |
| Length | 4,580mm180in | 4,393mm173in |
| Width | 1,782mm70in | 1,830mm72in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,318mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760mm109in | 2,528mm100in |
| Front track | 1,500mm59in | 1,579mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,513mm60in | 1,559mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 138mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 210L | 253L |
| Max trunk volume | 350L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 70L |
Performance charts
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 6,650 rpm | 2,750 rpm | 6,900 rpm |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 6,200 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.8 s | 31.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 272 hp 203 kW |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 260 hp 194 kW |
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6.
The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 12 hp (9 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 315 Nm 232 lb-ft |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 6.5 s |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 7.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 3.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 808 km 502 mi |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 609 km 378 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 272 hp 203 kW | 6.5 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 260 hp 194 kW | 7.0 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Practicality score | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i |
|
| ||||||||||||||
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 |
|
| ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i |
| 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 |
| 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | 7.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp 203 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 315 Nm 232 lb-ft | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
|
| ||||||||||||||||
| Range score | 808 km 502 mi | 609 km 378 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 210 L 7.4 cu ft | 253 L 8.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 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
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i | Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.65 LC100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,048 LC/year | 3,019 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
- Has 12 hp more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
- Has 7 Nm more
- Is 90 kg lighter
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 43 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
Choose cars to compare
Popular comparisons























