
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010
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| Model | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp |
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| 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 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,200-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 459 hp 342 kW |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 398 hp 297 kW |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 361 hp 269 kW |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 306 hp 228 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 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 | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 265 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 176 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | 716 km 445 mi |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | 716 km 445 mi |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | 716 km 445 mi |
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | 716 km 445 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp |
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 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 |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp |
| 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.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMW3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 2010335i306 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 3) 459 hp | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 2) 398 hp | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i (Stage 1) 361 hp | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 335i 306 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year |
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