The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 60,600
€ 75,300
€ 60,600
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 435d Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio.
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
55.1
71.9
79.4
54.8
71
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 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
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.07 %
General
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
435d Cabrio
309 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
435d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
435d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
13.73 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
18 mpg
435d Cabrio
41 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
303 mi
435d Cabrio
621 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
435d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
