Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

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 (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

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 (E46)330Ci
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight-
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
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) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 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 (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 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 (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 14 hp (10 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 (E46)330Ci
300 Nm
221 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 (E46)330Ci
1,645 kg
3,627 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 (E46)330Ci
247 km/h
153 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 (E46)330Ci6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 0.5 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)330d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
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) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: 3.5 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 (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (E46)330Ci
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)330d
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 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 (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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 (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (E46)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 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
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (E46) 330Ci
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 377 km (234 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 (E46) 330Ci

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 50 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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