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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsHonda S2000 (AP1) · Facelift 2004 2.0

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

Honda S2000 (AP1) · Facelift 2004

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2008

Comparison overview

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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
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
208Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight-
1,535kg3,384lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
108mm4in
Trunk volume
210L
143L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
50L
CO2 emissions-
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dHonda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0: 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
101 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d has 5 hp more than Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 5 hp (4 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
208 Nm
153 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
1,270 kg
2,800 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d has more power, Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: 0.2 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0: 3.8 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
505 km
314 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dHondaS2000 (AP1)Facelift 20042.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
-
235 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dHonda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 332 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 528 km (328 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Honda S2000 (AP1) Facelift 2004 2.0

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 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
  • Smallest trunk

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