Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dvsBMW 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 Touring (G21)

330d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,135kg4,707lb
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
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
350L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
59L
63L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 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 Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
23.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)330d
580 Nm
428 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 Touring (G21)330d
1,745 kg
3,847 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 Touring (G21)330d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)330d5.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6.5 s

Although BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 1.1 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 Touring (G21)330d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 Touring (G21) 330d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 2.2 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 Touring (G21)330d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 Touring (G21)330d
1,054 km
655 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 Touring (G21)330d
265 hp
198 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 Touring (G21)330d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 Touring (G21) 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 Touring (G21)330d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.4 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 Touring (G21)330d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 Touring (G21)330dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
1,054 km
655 mi
808 km
502 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 Touring (G21) 330dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 330d

  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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