The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 79,100
€ 63,800
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio M is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio .
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
54.8
71
77.8
54
70.1
78
71 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54 in
108.7
181.7
107.5
176.9
181.7 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %
General
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
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 M
M3 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW S54
S65-B40
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
M3 Cabrio M
414 hp
338 hp
M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
M3 Cabrio M
295 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio M
10.14 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio M
19 mpg
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
288 mi
M3 Cabrio M
318 mi
288 mi
M3 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).
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio M
233 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio M
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
