Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dvsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

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

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 i 20V T5

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • 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 overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight-
2,020kg4,453lb
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
104.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,033km642mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
210L
262L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330dVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T55,400 rpm2,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
29.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
1,580 kg
3,483 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330d6.4 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T57.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330d and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 1.1 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
7.5 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330dVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 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
1,580 kg
3,483 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,033 km
642 mi
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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