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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

335i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2013
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

335i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2013
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

335i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2013
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-16.8 s
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.3 s
4.9s-0.9 s
5.2s-0.6 s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
13.9s-7.4 s
Calculated
15.7s-5.6 s
Calculated
17.8s-3.5 s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,612mm182in
4,612mm182in
4,612mm182in
4,612mm182in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
210L
210L
210L
210L
Max trunk volume
350L
350L
350L
350L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
205g/km
205g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.7 s
17.8 s
21.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.5 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
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 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
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
4,612 mm
181.6 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 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp 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 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp
265 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hpBMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,612 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
716 km
445 mi
716 km
445 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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