The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 67,000
€ 48,500
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 325i Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
54
70.1
78
54.5
70.2
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.7 %
General
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N53
S54-B32
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 Cabrio
338 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
30 mpg
M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
502 mi
M3 Cabrio
288 mi
502 mi
325i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
147.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
