The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Convertible (07 - 10) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 49,800
€ 39,100
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 330i Cabrio is 1.3 inches shorter.
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.5
70.2
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
181.6
180.3 in
Length
181.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %
General
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N43
N53-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
330i Cabrio
268 hp
141 hp
318i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i Cabrio
Performance
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
330i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
318i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
330i Cabrio
14.64 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
330i Cabrio
30 mpg
36 mpg
318i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
502 mi
Range
593 mi
330i Cabrio
502 mi
593 mi
318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
330i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
318i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i Cabrio
318i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
