Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335ivsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

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 6 Series Convertible (E64)

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • 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

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
306hp228kW
367hp274kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,255kg4,971lb
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
80.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
210L
300L
Max trunk volume
350L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L
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 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i: 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
21.1 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
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 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 Convertible (E93)335i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i has 61 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i: 61 hp (45 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
490 Nm
361 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
1,855 kg
4,090 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i5.8 s

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i: 2.2 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
598 km
372 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
367 hp
274 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 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
367 hp
274 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 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/h5.8 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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 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
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)650i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 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 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 650i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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