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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i · Stage 3vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i · Stage 2vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i · Stage 1vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

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

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    319 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    217 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
+59 km/h
304 km/h
189 mph
+44 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph+1.9 s
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.9 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
12.9s-8.0 s
Calculated
14.9s-6.0 s
Calculated
16.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
210L
210L
210L
210L
Max trunk volume
350L
350L
350L
350L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
217g/km
217g/km
217g/km
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.9 s
16.5 s
20.9 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
319 km/h
198 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
304 km/h
189 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.4 s
319 km/h
198 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.8 s
304 km/h
189 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.1 s
294 km/h
183 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 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 Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 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 Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 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 Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp 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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 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)335i (Stage 3)459 hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
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
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
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
692 km
430 mi
692 km
430 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
217 g/km
217 g/km
217 g/km
217 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i 306 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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