Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

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 Touring (E91)

330i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
2,070kg4,564lb
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
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
210L
460L
Max trunk volume
350L
1,385L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L

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 Touring (E91) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i: 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 Touring (E91)330i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
20.6 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
168 km/h
105 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 Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i has 13 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 Touring (E91) 330i: 13 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 Touring (E91)330i
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 Touring (E91)330i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 Touring (E91)330i
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 Convertible (E93)330d6.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i6.5 s

Although BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i: 0.1 s.

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 Touring (E91)330i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

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 Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 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 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 Touring (E91)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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) 330d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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