Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330ivsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
272hp203kW
218hp163kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
210L
260L
Max trunk volume
350L
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
53L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 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
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 54 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6.5 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
808 km
502 mi
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 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
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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
808 km
502 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 km (95 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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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