Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8vsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

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

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BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    616 km
    383 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
420hp313kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,040kg4,497lb
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
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
488km303mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
210L
260L
Max trunk volume
350L
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 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
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
20.2 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 has 114 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 114 hp (85 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.3 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 4.3 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
488 km
303 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 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
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
420 hp
313 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
488 km
303 mi
616 km
383 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 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
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Has 114 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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