The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 49,000
€ 75,300
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325i Cabrio is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio.
325i 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
181.6
108.7
181.7
181.6 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.64 %
General
325i 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S65
N53-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
325i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
18.05 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
325i Cabrio
30 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
303 mi
325i Cabrio
495 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
244.5 kWh
325i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
