The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 75,300
€ 85,500
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 Cabrio is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the M4 Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
54.8
71
77.8
54.6
73.6
79.3
71 in
Width
73.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.8 in
Height
54.6 in
108.7
181.7
110.7
183.9
181.7 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.18 %
General
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
E93
Generation
F83
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
M4 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW S55
S65-B40
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
425 hp
M4 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M4 Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M4 Cabrio
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
25 mpg
M4 Cabrio
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
393 mi
M3 Cabrio
303 mi
393 mi
M4 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).
179.9 kWh
M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
M4 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
