The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
€ 75,300
€ 49,000
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the 330d Convertible DPF.
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
54.8
71
77.8
54.1
70.2
78.1
71 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.8 in
Height
54.1 in
108.7
181.7
108.7
180.3
181.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.18 %
General
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
E93
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
330d Convertible DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW M57
S65-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
228 hp
330d Convertible DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d Convertible DPF
Performance
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
330d Convertible DPF
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
330d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
35 mpg
330d Convertible DPF
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
557 mi
M3 Cabrio
303 mi
557 mi
330d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
139.9 kWh
M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
330d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
