The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 79,100
€ 60,700
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,700
ⓘ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 430d Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
430d 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
430d Cabrio
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
254 hp
430d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
430d Cabrio
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.54 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
16.54 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
41 mpg
430d Cabrio
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
318 mi
Range
611 mi
M3 Cabrio
318 mi
611 mi
430d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
233 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).
119.3 kWh
M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
119.3 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
