The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 70,200

€ 79,100

€ 70,200
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 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
4365 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.78 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Cabrio
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
14.13 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
435d Cabrio
37 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Cabrio
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
318 mi
435d Cabrio
554 mi
318 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).
233 kWh
435d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
233 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435d Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data