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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dvsBMW 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 Touring (F31)

330d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330d

245 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
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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
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
350L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
57L
63L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 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 Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d 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 (F31) 330d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)330d
560 Nm
413 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 Touring (F31)330d
1,675 kg
3,693 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 Touring (F31)330d
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 1.0 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 Touring (F31) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 0.7 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 Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Touring (F31)330d
1,056 km
656 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 Touring (F31)330d
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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 Touring (F31)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 Touring (F31) 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 Touring (F31)330d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 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 Touring (F31)330d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 Touring (F31)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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
1,056 km
656 mi
1,033 km
642 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Touring (F31) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 330d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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