The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 63,800
€ 47,400
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 325d Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54
70.1
78
54.5
70.2
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.67 %
General
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW M57
S54-B32
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Cabrio
338 hp
194 hp
325d Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
325d Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
39 mpg
325d Cabrio
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
288 mi
Range
621 mi
M3 Cabrio
288 mi
621 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
125.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
