The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 50,700
€ 75,300
€ 50,700
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 330d 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.
330d 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
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.18 %
General
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S65
N57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
330d Cabrio
242 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
330d Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
330d Cabrio
16.62 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
330d Cabrio
39 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
303 mi
330d Cabrio
621 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125.5 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
330d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d 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
