The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. BMW 335i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 63,800
€ 52,400
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 335i Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
335i 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
335i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.41 %
General
M3 Cabrio
335i Cabrio
E46
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
M3 Cabrio
335i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N54
S54-B32
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3 Cabrio
338 hp
302 hp
335i Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
335i Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
335i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
335i Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
335i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
335i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
25 mpg
335i Cabrio
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
412 mi
M3 Cabrio
288 mi
412 mi
335i 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).
179.9 kWh
M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
335i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
335i 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
