The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 425d Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 51,900
€ 79,100
€ 51,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 425d Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio.
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.8
71
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.5 in
Height
54.8 in
110.6
182.6
108.7
181.7
182.6 in
Length
181.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.98 %
General
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S65
B47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
425d Cabrio
221 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
425d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
425d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
425d Cabrio
18.05 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
19 mpg
425d Cabrio
46 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Cabrio
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
318 mi
425d Cabrio
695 mi
318 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
425d Cabrio
104.9 kWh
233 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
425d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
