2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i
To start off, both 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i and 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i and 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i. 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i | 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.7 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
