Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsBMW 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 Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.9 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
1,750 kg
3,858 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 Coupe (E92)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335i5.3 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 0.4 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 Coupe (E92)335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
693 km
431 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92) 335i 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 Coupe (E92)335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
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 Coupe (E92)335iBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
693 km
431 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
217 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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