Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
306hp228kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight-
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i has 34 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
1,780 kg
3,924 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 Coupe (E92)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5.7 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 0.8 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 Coupe (E92)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 1.7 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 Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
663 km
412 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
808 km
502 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.5 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 Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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 Coupe (E92)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
663 km
412 mi
808 km
502 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Coupe (E92) 335iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 145 km (90 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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