Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xivsBMW 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 Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 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
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,165kg4,773lb
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
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
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 Sedan (E90) 335xiBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5,800 rpm1,300 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 Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
21.2 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
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
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 Sedan (E90)335xi
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 Sedan (E90)335xi
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
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 Sedan (E90)335xi5.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 Convertible (E93) 335i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 0.7 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
618 km
384 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 Sedan (E90) 335xi 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 Sedan (E90)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 Sedan (E90)335xiBMW3 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
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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
618 km
384 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
226 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xiBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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