Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335ivsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2006-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,050kg4,519lb
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
81.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
813km505mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
210L
450L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L
CO2 emissions
226g/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 Sedan (E90) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 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 Sedan (E90)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
172 km/h
107 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 Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i has 20 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 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 Convertible (E93)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
580 Nm
428 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
1,580 kg
3,483 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 Sedan (E90)335d
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 Convertible (E93)335i5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 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 Convertible (E93)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 2.0 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
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
663 km
412 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
813 km
505 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
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 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/h5.8 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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/h5.8 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 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 Convertible (E93)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.2 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
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
813 km
505 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 Convertible (E93) 335iBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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

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