The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 70,200
€ 63,800
€ 70,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 435d Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio.
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
55.1
71.9
79.4
54
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.1 in
Height
54 in
110.6
182.6
107.5
176.9
182.6 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
4365 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.62 %
General
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
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
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW S54
N57-D30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
435d Cabrio
309 hp
338 hp
M3 Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
435d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
435d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
14.13 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
17 mpg
435d Cabrio
37 mpg
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
288 mi
435d Cabrio
554 mi
288 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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
435d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
