Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335ivsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

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

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

4.2 V8

298 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
306hp228kW
298hp222kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,075kg4,575lb
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
81.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,782mm70in
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Height
1,384mm54in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
-
Rear track
1,507mm59in
-
Ground clearance
138mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
210L
200L
Max trunk volume
350L
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
71L
CO2 emissions
226g/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) 335iJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
23.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i has 8 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8 and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i: 8 hp (6 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
411 Nm
303 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 0.5 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8: 1.8 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
629 km
391 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
298 hp
222 kW
6.3 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
298 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.3 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)335iJaguarXK Convertible (X150)4.2 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
298 hp
222 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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) 335iJaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) 4.2 V8

  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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