The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 50,400
€ 75,300
€ 50,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 430i Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio.
430i 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
430i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.29 %
General
430i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
F33
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
430i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW S65
B48-B20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
430i 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
430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
15.8 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
430i Cabrio
36 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
303 mi
430i Cabrio
565 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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
430i Cabrio
125 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
430i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
