The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

€ 95,800
BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18) M4 Convertible Competition Package
€ 67,000
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) M3 Cabrio
€ 95,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The M4 Convertible Competition Package is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the M3 Cabrio.
M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18)
73.6
79.3
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
73.6 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
183.9 in
Length
176.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.25 %
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

General

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
F83
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW S54
S55-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
M4 Convertible Competition Package
444 hp
338 hp
M3 Cabrio
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
M4 Convertible Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
M3 Cabrio

Performance

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

M4 Convertible Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

M3 Cabrio

 REPLAY
9.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
M4 Convertible Competition Package
9.26 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
17 mpg
M4 Convertible Competition Package
27 mpg
17 mpg
M3 Cabrio
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
288 mi
M4 Convertible Competition Package
429 mi
288 mi
M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
257.7 kWh
M4 Convertible Competition Package
164.8 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data