Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330d

245 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,033 km
    642 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
245hp183kW
193hp144kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight-
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,420mm56in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
210L
230L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d has 52 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
1,505 kg
3,318 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)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)330d6.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 1.3 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)330d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i: 3.2 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
1,033 km
642 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)330d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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)330d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d 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)330d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.7 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E36)328i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 366 km (227 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 3 Series Convertible (E36) 328i

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 20 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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