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)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_4er_M4_F83-17.png)
€ 67,000
![BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_M3_E46_Cabrio.webp)
€ 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
73.6
79.3
54
70.1
78
73.6 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54 in
110.7
183.9
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
Weight
4630 lb
![BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (17 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_4er_M4_F83-17.png)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.25 %
![BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_M3_E46_Cabrio.png)
General
M4 Convertible Competition Package
M3 Cabrio
F83
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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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
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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
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
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M4 Convertible Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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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
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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).
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
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data