Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330d

245 hp2993 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
260hp194kW
245hp183kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,670kg3,682lb
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
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,782mm70in
Height-
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume-
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 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
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 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
1.8 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
245 hp
183 kW

Caterham CSR CSR has 15 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and Caterham CSR CSR: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.0 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 3.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d
Power
260 hp
194 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 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
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
-
1,033 km
642 mi
Trunk score
-
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 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 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

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 1,155 kg lighter
  • Is 3.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 358 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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