BMW 3 Series E93 LCI Convertible (2010-2013)

65% Neofiliac
Keywords: bmwcompact-executiveconvertiblemacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmulti-linkrwdturbocharged

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Product Overview

BMW 3 Series E93 LCI Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 2010 to 2013. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift E93 Convertible, the LCI introduced some new engines, including the slightly more reliable N55 I6 petrol and N47/N57 diesels. These all still suffer from timing chain-related issues, weak injectors and high pressure pumps, and numerous leaks.
Overall, the car remains good to look at but unreliable to run. The complex hard convertible top is almost a coup de grace, adding a lot of top weight and areas that need constant repair.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Supposedly more reliable, though still unreliable, engines
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Complex and unreliable top
  • Weight
  • Engine reliability issues

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Specifications

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Capacity

Cargo Capacity210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.4 L / 8.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt8.4 L / 8.9 qt9.2 L / 9.7 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 L / 4.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers4
Payload430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs430 kg / 948 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16 H225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91W225/45 R17 91Y225/45 R17 91Y225/45 R17 91Y225/45 R17 91Y225/45 R17 91W, 255/40 R17 94W225/45 R17 91W, 255/40 R17 94W
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance138 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height1384 mm / 54.5 in
Size | Length4612 mm / 181.6 in
Size | Width1782 mm / 70.2 in
Track Width | Front1506.0 mm / 59.3 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Track Width | Rear1519.0 mm / 59.8 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs1670.0 kg / 3681.7 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1740.0 kg / 3836.0 lbs1755.0 kg / 3869.1 lbs1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs1685.0 kg / 3714.8 lbs1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs1765.0 kg / 3891.2 lbs1705.0 kg / 3758.9 lbs1720.0 kg / 3792.0 lbs1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheel Size7J x 168J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 17, 8.5J x 178J x 17, 8.5J x 17
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.3 sec8.3 sec8.4 sec9.1 sec9.8 sec7.5 sec7.6 sec7.6 sec8.1 sec6.4 sec6.5 sec6.5 sec6.7 sec5.8 sec5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.8 sec7.9 sec8.0 sec8.6 sec9.3 sec7.1 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec7.7 sec6.1 sec6.2 sec6.2 sec6.4 sec5.5 sec5.4 sec
CO2 Emission154 g/km135 g/km149 g/km159 g/km169 g/km160 g/km168 g/km176 g/km185 g/km162 g/km170 g/km182 g/km190 g/km205 g/km205 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.270.280.280.270.270.280.280.280.280.280.280.280.280.310.31
Fuel Economy6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph238.0 km/h / 147.9 mph236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineN43B20AN47D20CN47D20CN43B20AN43B20AN57D30AN57D30AN53B30AN53B30AN57D30OLN57D30OLN53B30AN53B30AN55B30AN55B30A
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.0:116.5:116.5:112.0:112.0:116.5:116.5:112.0:112.0:116.5:116.5:112.0:112.0:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 4000 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 4000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6700 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6700 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 3750 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 3750 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6100 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6100 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 4000 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 4000 rpm272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6700 rpm272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6700 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in92.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in81.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in81.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1900-2750 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1900-2750 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 2400-4200 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 2400-4200 rpm520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2750-3000 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2750-3000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1200-5000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1200-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2010 ~ 2013

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