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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003 325Ci

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 3 Series Convertible (E46) · Facelift 2003

325Ci

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006

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)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
Power
272hp203kW
192hp143kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
109.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
210L
260L
Max trunk volume
350L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
229g/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 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
37.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
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
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
145 km/h
90 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 80 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 80 hp (60 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
245 Nm
181 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
1,640 kg
3,616 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
234 km/h
145 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: 1.5 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci: 1.8 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)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
656 km
408 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
192 hp
143 kW
8.0 s
234 km/h
145 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.0 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)Facelift 2003325Ci
Power
272 hp
203 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
656 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
229 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 3 Series Convertible (E46) Facelift 2003 325Ci
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 151 km (94 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

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