Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 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

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbocharged2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 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
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
80.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
210L
520L
Max trunk volume
350L
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
217g/km
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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 Convertible (E93)335i
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
1,640 kg
3,616 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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

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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 1.0 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)335i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
692 km
430 mi
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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 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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 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
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
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 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 Convertible (E93)335i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
217 g/km
188 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 Convertible (E93) 335iBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 335i

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 310 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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