The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 75,300

€ 70,200

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the 435d Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
54.8
71
77.8
55.1
71.9
79.4
71 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.8 in
Height
55.1 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
435d Cabrio
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.79 %

General
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N57
S65-B40
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
309 hp
435d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
435d Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
37 mpg
435d Cabrio
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
554 mi
M3 Cabrio
303 mi
554 mi
435d 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).
131.6 kWh
M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
435d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data