Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dvsBMW 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)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
286hp213kW
306hp228kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu 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
174g/km
226g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 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)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 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)335dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 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)335d
286 hp
213 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 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)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
1,735 kg
3,825 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)335d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)335d5.9 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 0.1 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)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 2.9 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 Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
176 hp/t
132 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)335d
924 km
574 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.8 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)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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/h5.8 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)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d 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)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.8 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)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
924 km
574 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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