Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsCaterham CSR CSR

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

Caterham CSR

CSR

200 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • 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
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Lightest
    565 kg
    1,246 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dCaterhamCSRCSR
Power
245hp183kW
200hp149kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
221Nm163lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
565kg1,246lb
Gross weight-
875kg1,929lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
36.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
365km227mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
3,300mm130in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,685mm66in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,315mm91in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,465mm58in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
210L
-
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
42L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dCaterham CSR CSRPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: 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
CaterhamCSRCSR7,000 rpm-7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dCaterhamCSRCSR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
189 km/h
117 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d has 45 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 45 hp (34 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
221 Nm
163 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
565 kg
1,246 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 2.7 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and Caterham CSR CSR: 5.4 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
365 km
227 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.7 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dCaterhamCSRCSR
Power
245 hp
183 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
221 Nm
163 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
565 kg
1,246 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
365 km
227 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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 Convertible (E93) 330dCaterham CSR CSR
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 319 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 668 km (415 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 1,105 kg lighter
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 207 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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