Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
260hp194kW
306hp228kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight-
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
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
564km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,748mm69in
Height-
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
260L
Max trunk volume-
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 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
1.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i has 46 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.0 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.6 s

Although BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 2.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
260 hp
194 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 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
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
-
564 km
350 mi
Trunk score
-
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 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 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 1,085 kg lighter
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 314 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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