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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335ivsInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6

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

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36)

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2009-2015

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 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
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,898kg4,184lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
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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
95.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
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Trunk volume
210L
366L
Max trunk volume
350L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
80L
CO2 emissions
217g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
24.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6 has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 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)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
360 Nm
266 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
1,898 kg
4,184 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
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

Although Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6 has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 0.7 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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6: 2.3 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
702 km
436 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.4 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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)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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
InfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iInfinitiG37 Convertible (V36)3.7 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.4 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
1,898 kg
4,184 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
217 g/km
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Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
366 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iInfiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti G37 Convertible (V36) 3.7 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 156 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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