The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 75,300
€ 52,000
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M3 Cabrio is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 425d Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
54.8
71
77.8
54.5
71.9
79.4
71 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
108.7
181.7
110.6
182.6
181.7 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %
General
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N47
S65-B40
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
215 hp
425d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
425d Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 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
425d Cabrio
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
425d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
47 mpg
M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
47 mpg
425d Cabrio
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
708 mi
M3 Cabrio
303 mi
708 mi
425d Cabrio
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).
102.8 kWh
M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
425d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
425d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
