The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
€ 50,000
€ 67,000
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 330d Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio.
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54
70.1
78
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.5 in
Height
54 in
108.7
180.3
107.5
176.9
180.3 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.19 %
General
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S54
M57-D30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
330d Cabrio
228 hp
338 hp
M3 Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
330d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
330d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
330d Cabrio
17.64 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
330d Cabrio
36 mpg
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio
27 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
288 mi
330d Cabrio
583 mi
288 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
257.7 kWh
330d Cabrio
133.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
