The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Convertible (07 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 41,100
€ 79,100
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 320i Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio.
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.8
71
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.5 in
Height
54.8 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
181.7
180.3 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.33 %
General
320i Cabrio
M3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW S65
N43-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
320i Cabrio
168 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
320i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
320i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
320i Cabrio
21.92 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
320i Cabrio
35 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Cabrio
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
318 mi
320i Cabrio
575 mi
318 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
233 kWh
320i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
233 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
