The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 67,000
€ 55,600
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 430d Cabrio.
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
54
70.1
78
54.5
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
176.9
110.6
182.6
176.9 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.26 %
General
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N57
S54-B32
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 Cabrio
338 hp
254 hp
430d Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Cabrio
Performance
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
430d Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
44 mpg
430d Cabrio
11 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
288 mi
Range
668 mi
M3 Cabrio
288 mi
668 mi
430d 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).
109.1 kWh
M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio
430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
