Caterham CSR
CSR
260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
Car comparison
Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 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 Convertible (E93)
330i
272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Caterham CSR CSR
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest515 kg1,135 lb
- Best power-to-weight505 hp/t376 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score71/100
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
- Most powerful272 hp203 kW
- Highest torque315 Nm232 lb-ft
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score41/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CaterhamCSRCSR | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 272hp203kW |
| Torque | 271Nm200lb-ft | 315Nm232lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 515kg1,135lb | 1,780kg3,924lb |
| Gross weight | - | 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 | 33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.0s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 23.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9s 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 |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.8s Calculated | 14.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb Calculated | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton Calculated | 177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 808km502mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,261cc138cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | 3,300mm130in | 4,580mm180in |
| Width | 1,505mm59in | 1,782mm70in |
| Height | - | 1,384mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,315mm91in | 2,760mm109in |
| Front track | 1,505mm59in | 1,500mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,465mm58in | 1,513mm60in |
| Ground clearance | - | 138mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 210L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 350L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | - | 63L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Caterham CSR CSRBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iPowerTorque
- Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
- BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 7,500 rpm | - | 7,750 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 6,650 rpm | 2,750 rpm | 6,900 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CaterhamCSRCSR | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.9 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.0 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 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 | 1.8 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.7 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.0 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.1 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.8 s | 14.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 129 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 272 hp 203 kW |
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has 12 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.
The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 12 hp (9 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 271 Nm 200 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 515 kg 1,135 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 3.0 s |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 6.5 s |
Although BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 3.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW | 3.0 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CaterhamCSRCSR | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 272 hp 203 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft | 315 Nm 232 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.0 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 | 515 kg 1,135 lb | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 808 km 502 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 210 L 7.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 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.
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,048 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Caterham CSR CSR
- Is 1,265 kg lighter
- Is 3.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 352 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
- Has 12 hp more
- Has 44 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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