The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435i Convertible (14 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 54,000
€ 75,300
€ 54,000
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 435i Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio.
435i 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
435i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
3836 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.7 %
General
435i 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
435i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S65
N55-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
435i Cabrio
302 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
435i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
435i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
435i Cabrio
12.7 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
435i Cabrio
29 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
460 mi
Range
303 mi
435i Cabrio
460 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
435i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
