Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

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

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • 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
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
80.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
210L
Max trunk volume
305L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
63L
CO2 emissions-
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
20.9 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
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.7 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
564 km
350 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306 hp
228 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
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
564 km
350 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
-
217 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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