Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330d

245 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
272hp203kW
245hp183kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
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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
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
23.4 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 27 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
1,670 kg
3,682 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 Sedan (E90)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 0.3 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 Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 2.6 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 Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
724 km
450 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
1,033 km
642 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
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

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 Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

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 Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 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 Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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
724 km
450 mi
1,033 km
642 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Sedan (E90) 330iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 309 km (192 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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