The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 435i Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 79,100
€ 54,000
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 435i Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
435i 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
435i Cabrio
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.67 %
General
M3 Cabrio
435i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
435i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N55
S65-B40
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3 Cabrio
414 hp
302 hp
435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
435i Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
435i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
435i Cabrio
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
29 mpg
435i Cabrio
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
318 mi
Range
460 mi
M3 Cabrio
318 mi
460 mi
435i 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).
153.5 kWh
M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
153.5 kWh
435i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
435i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
