Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330ivsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
272hp203kW
258hp192kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,070kg4,564lb
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
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
210L
460L
Max trunk volume
350L
1,385L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
20.6 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
1,535 kg
3,384 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)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)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 Convertible (E93)330i6.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i6.5 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)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 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 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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) 330i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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