The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 63,800
€ 75,300
€ 63,800
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 M3 Cabrio (01 - 06) is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the M3 Cabrio (08 - 13).
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
54
70.1
78
54.8
71
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54 in
Height
54.8 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
181.7
176.9 in
Length
181.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %
General
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
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 (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW S65
S54-B32
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
338 hp
414 hp
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
Performance
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
11.28 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
17 mpg
18 mpg
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
303 mi
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
288 mi
303 mi
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
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).
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
257.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
