Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 3
Power
245HP
Torque
520Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
162g/km
0-100 km/h
6.4s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1825kg
Price
57,900€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
350 L
61 L
180 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 330d Cabrio · 245 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The BMW 330d Cabrio is the embodiment of a dream for many: the freedom of a convertible combined with the overwhelming power and efficiency of one of the best six-cylinder diesel engines ever built. It's a car that invites you to devour miles under the open sky, feeling the sun and wind while enjoying exceptional performance and a style that defies the passage of time.
Driving experience
Driving it is an addictive experience. The 520 Nm of torque pins you to the seat from very low revs, with a forceful and linear acceleration that seems endless. The sound of the six-cylinder engine, deep and refined for a diesel, accompanies every journey. The rear-wheel drive and a perfectly balanced chassis connect you with the asphalt, conveying absolute confidence in every curve. Shifting gears with its manual gearbox is a pleasure that is being lost, a mechanical dance that makes you a participant in the drive. And when you fold the hardtop, all these sensations are multiplied, turning any trip into a special occasion.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in elegance and proportion. With the roof up, it boasts the athletic and timeless silhouette of a 3 Series coupé. With the top down, it transforms into a cabriolet with pure and sophisticated lines. The interior is a sanctuary of quality, with noble materials, impeccable fit and finish, and ergonomics designed by and for the driver. Every detail, from the feel of the steering wheel to the layout of the controls, breathes the premium essence of BMW.
Technology and features
Beyond its brilliant mechanical engineering, the 330d Cabrio incorporated advanced technologies for its time. The iDrive system centralized control of infotainment and navigation, while the Stop/Start function contributed to efficiency in the city. Its technological heart, however, is the 3.0-liter engine with common-rail injection and a variable geometry turbo, a masterpiece that achieved an almost perfect balance between sports car performance and sedan-like fuel consumption.
Competition
In its time, it had to compete with German titans offering similar concepts. The Audi A5 Cabrio, with its quattro all-wheel drive and 3.0 TDI engine, was its most direct rival, offering a different sense of security and poise. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio opted for superior ride comfort and more ostentatious luxury, representing an alternative more focused on relaxed grand touring than pure sportiness.
Conclusion
The BMW 330d Cabrio is much more than a car; it's a statement of intent. It represents the bold combination of concepts that seemed opposite: diesel efficiency and the pleasure of open-top driving. It is a vehicle to be enjoyed on long journeys on back roads, a faithful companion that offers power, style, and exceptional build quality. A gem of engineering that today stands as a modern classic, capable of thrilling as it did on day one.