The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
€ 65,900

€ 67,000

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 440i Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio.
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.5 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
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %

General
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW S54
B58-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
440i Cabrio
322 hp
338 hp
M3 Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
440i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

440i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Cabrio
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12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
440i Cabrio
12.63 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
440i Cabrio
32 mpg
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
504 mi
Range
288 mi
440i Cabrio
504 mi
288 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
440i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
440i Cabrio
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data