The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 79,100
€ 55,100
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘ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 430i Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
430i 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
430i Cabrio
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.31 %
General
M3 Cabrio
430i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
430i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW B48
S65-B40
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
430i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
430i Cabrio
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
318 mi
Range
583 mi
M3 Cabrio
318 mi
583 mi
430i 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).
121.2 kWh
M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
