Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330ivsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007 635d

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 6 Series Convertible (E64) · Facelift 2007

635d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
272hp203kW
286hp213kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,260kg4,982lb
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
97.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
210L
450L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
24.8 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
6.3 s
6.4 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
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
580 Nm
428 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
1,860 kg
4,101 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d6.6 s

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d: 0.1 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 Convertible (E93)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 0.6 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)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
154 hp/t
115 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 Convertible (E93)330i
808 km
502 mi
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
972 km
604 mi

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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 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)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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d 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)330i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.6 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)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)Facelift 2007635d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 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
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 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 Convertible (E93) 330iBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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