Comparison between
BMW M3 Convertible vs BMW M3 Coupe
Car 3 — Optional
Car 4 — Optional
Engine and Transmission
Engine (cc)
3999 cc
3999 cc
Engine Type
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
Maximum Power
?
309 KW @ 8300 rpm
309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Maximum Torque
?
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 lts.
63 lts
Transmission Type
?
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Battery Capacity
—
—
Battery Type
?
—
—
Range
—
—
Charging Time (D.C)
?
—
—
Charging Port
—
—
Charging Options
—
—
Charger Type
—
—
Fast Charging
?
—
—
Performance
Average - City
?
6.8 kmpl
6.8 kmpl
Acceleration and Pick Up
0 - 100 kmph in 4.8 Seconds
0 - 100 kmph in 4.8 Seconds
Top Speed
250 kmph
250 kmph
Average - Highway
9.5 kmpl
9.5 kmpl
Range
—
—
Charging Time (D.C)
?
—
—
Standard Features
Air Conditioner
✓
✓
Power Steering
✓
✓
Power Windows - Front
✓
✓
Power Windows - Rear
✗
✗
Cup Holders - Front
✓
✓
Cup Holders - Rear
✓
✓
Remote Trunk/Boot Opener
✓
✓
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
✓
✓
Alloy Wheels
✓
✓
CD Player
✓
✓
Driver Airbag
✓
✓
Front Passenger Airbag
✓
✓
ABS
?
✓
✓
Central Locking
✓
✓
Charging Port
—
—
Charging Options
—
—
Charger Type
—
—
Fast Charging
?
—
—
Engine
Engine Displacement (cc)
?
3999 cc
3999 cc
Engine Type
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
Maximum Power
?
309 KW @ 8300 rpm
309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Maximum Torque
?
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
Number of Cylinders
8
8
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
—
—
Bore x Stroke
75.2 X 92.0 mm
75.2 X 92.0 mm
Valve Configuration
—
—
Compression Ratio
—
—
Drive Type
Two Wheel Drive
Two Wheel Drive
Overdrive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Emission Norm Compliance
Euro IV
Euro IV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Battery Capacity
—
—
Battery Type
?
—
—
Transmission
Transmission Type
?
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Clutch Type
—
—
Suspension System
Front Suspension
Twin-joint spring strut axle, sub-frame with tie-rod & stiffening plate
Twin-joint spring strut axle, sub-frame with tie-rod & stiffening plate
Rear Suspension
Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Steering
Steering Type
Power
Power
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Brakes
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Pick Up and Top Speed
Acceleration and Pick Up
0 - 100 kmph in 4.8 Seconds
0 - 100 kmph in 4.8 Seconds
Top Speed
250 kmph
250 kmph
Mileage
Mileage - City
6.8 kmpl
6.8 kmpl
Mileage - Highway
9.5 kmpl
9.5 kmpl
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial Tyre
Tubeless Radial
Tyre Size
Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Wheel Type
Alloy wheels
Light Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size
Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Other Details
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 lts.
63 lts
Seating Capacity
4 Seater
4 Seater
Luggage Compartment Capacity
—
—
Number of Doors
2
2
Turning Radius
—
—
Introduction Date
09/01/2008
09/01/2008
Discontinuation Date
01/01/2030
01/01/2030
Warranty Time
2 Years
2 Years
Warranty Distance
—
—
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioner
✓
✓
Automatic Climate Control
✓
✓
Air Quality Control
✓
✓
Rear AC Vents
✗
✓
Power Steering
✓
✓
Adjustable/Tilt Steering
✓
✓
Power Windows - Front
✓
✓
Power Windows - Rear
✗
✗
Adjustable Seats
✓
✓
Rear Seat Headrest
✓
✓
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
✓
✓
Cup Holders - Front
✓
✓
Cup Holders - Rear
✓
✓
Folding Rear Seats
✗
✗
Heated Seats - Front
N/A
N/A
Heated Seats - Rear
N/A
N/A
Multi-function Steering Wheel
✓
✓
Remote Trunk/Boot Opener
✓
✓
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
✓
✓
Luggage Compartment Lamp
✓
✓
Rear Reading Lamp
✗
✗
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
✓
✓
Interiors
Dual Tone Interiors
✓
✓
Moulded Door Trims
✓
✓
Leather Door Trim
✓
✓
Fabric Door Trim
✗
✗
Front Door Pockets
✓
✓
Tachometer
✓
✓
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
✓
✓
Digital Odometer
✓
✓
Accessory Power Outlet
✓
✓
Low Fuel Warning Light
✓
✓
Digital Clock
✓
✓
Outside Temperature Display
✓
✓
Vanity Mirror
✓
✓
Leather Seats
✓
✓
Fabric Upholstery
✗
✗
Leather Steering Wheel
✓
✓
Leather Gear Knob
✓
✓
Glove Compartment
✓
✓
Cigarette Lighter
✓
✓
Exteriors
Adjustable Headlamps
✓
✓
Halogen Headlamps
✗
✗
Xenon Headlamps
✓
✓
Fog Lights - Front
✓
✓
Fog Lights - Rear
✓
✓
Power Adjustable ORVMs
✓
✓
Internally Adjustable ORVMs
✓
✓
Body Colored Bumpers
✓
✓
Body Colored Door Handles
✓
✓
Body Colored Tailgate Handle
✓
✓
Body Colored ORVMs
✓
✓
Turn Indicators on Outside Rear View Mirror
✗
✗
Rain Sensing Wiper
✓
✓
Rear Window Washer
✗
✗
Rear Window Wiper
✗
✗
Rear Window Defogger
✓
✓
Wheel Covers
✗
✗
Alloy Wheels
✓
✓
Tinted Glass
✓
✓
Rear Spoiler
✗
✗
Removable/Convertible Top
✓
✗
Sun Roof
✗
✗
Side Stepper
✗
✗
Intergrated Antenna
✗
✗
Power Antenna
✓
✓
Audio
CD Player
✓
✓
MP3 Player
✓
✓
CD Changer
✓
✓
AM/FM Radio
✓
✓
Audio System Remote Control
✓
✓
Speakers Front
✓
✓
Speakers Rear
✓
✓
Exterior Dimensions
Length
4615 mm
4615 mm
Width
1804 mm (1976 mm including mirrors)
1804 mm(1976 mm including mirrors)
Height
1418 mm
1418 mm
Wheel Base
2761 mm
2761 mm
Ground Clearance
—
—
Boot Space
—
—
Front Tread
1538 mm
1538 mm
Rear Tread
1539 mm
1539 mm
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room
975 mm
975 mm
Rear Head Room
934 mm
934 mm
Front Leg Room
—
—
Rear Leg Room
—
—
Shoulder Room
—
—
Weights
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1580 kg
Gross Weight
2080 kg
2080 kg
Interior Details
Special Interior Features
Aluminium Shadow, lengthwise cutting
Black Leather, Carbon Structure
Fine wood trim sycamore grain, Anthracite
Black Leather, Carbon Structure
Fine wood trim sycamore grain, Anthracite
Novillo Leather Upholstery
Black Leather, Carbon Structure
Fine wood trim sycamore grain, Anthracite
Aluminium Shadow, lengthwise cutting
Black Leather, Carbon Structure
Fine wood trim sycamore grain, Anthracite
Aluminium Shadow, lengthwise cutting
Exterior Details
Special Exterior Features
—
—
Suspension Type
Suspension System
Front- Twin-joint spring strut axle, sub-frame with tie-rod & stiffening plate
Rear - Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Rear - Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Front- Twin-joint spring strut axle, sub-frame with tie-rod & stiffening plate
Rear - Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Rear - Sub-frame rear axle in steel, track control arm and spring strut
Steering Type
Steering Type
Power
Column - Tilt
Column - Tilt
Power
Column - Tilt
Column - Tilt
Wheels and Tyre Details
Wheels
Alloy wheels
Size - Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Size - Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Alloy wheels
Size - Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Size - Front- 8.5 J x 18 & Rear- 9.5 J x 18
Tyres
Tubeless Radial Tyre
Size-Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Size-Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Tubeless Radial Tyre
Size-Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Size-Front- 245/40 ZR18 & Rear- 265/40 ZR 18
Engine Details
Engine Capacity and Power
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
3999 cc
Power - 309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Torque - 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
3999 cc
Power - 309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Torque - 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
4.0L, V8 high-rev Engine
3999 cc
Power - 309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Torque - 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
3999 cc
Power - 309 KW @ 8300 rpm
Torque - 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
Comfort and Convenience Features
Special Features
Floor mats in velour
M Servotronic
Windscreen with green shade band
Alarm system
On-board monitor with TV function
Electronic Damper Control
M Servotronic
Windscreen with green shade band
Alarm system
On-board monitor with TV function
Electronic Damper Control
Dynamic Brake Control
M Servotronic
Windscreen with green shade band
Alarm system
On-board monitor with TV function
Electronic Damper Control
Floor mats in velour
M Servotronic
Windscreen with green shade band
Alarm system
On-board monitor with TV function
Electronic Damper Control
Floor mats in velour
Fuel System
Fuel Type and Supply System
Petrol
Petrol
Brake System
Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Safety Features
Special Safety Features
Bumper system with interchangeable crumple zones front and rear absorbing impact at speeds up to 15km/h
Safety battery terminal clamp
Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Safety battery terminal clamp
Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Dual Front Airbags
Safety battery terminal clamp
Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Bumper system with interchangeable crumple zones front and rear absorbing impact at speeds up to 15km/h
Safety battery terminal clamp
Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Bumper system with interchangeable crumple zones front and rear absorbing impact at speeds up to 15km/h
Entertainment System
Audio System
—
—
Driver Airbag
✓
✓
Front Passenger Airbag
✓
✓
Side Airbag-Front
✗
✗
Side Airbag-Rear
✗
✗
ABS
?
✓
✓
EBD
?
✓
✓
Brake Assist
✓
✓
Electronic Stability Control
✓
✓
Central Locking
✓
✓
Power Door Locks
✓
✓
Child Safety Locks
✓
✓
Anti-Theft Alarm
✓
✓
Antiglare Rear View Mirror
✓
✓
Front Seat Belts
✓
✓
Rear Seat Belts
✓
✓
Seat Belt Warning
✓
✓
Door Ajar Warning
✓
✓
Side Impact Beams
✓
✓
Front Impact Beams
✓
✓
Traction Control
✓
✓
Keyless Entry
✓
✓
Engine Immobilizer
✓
✓
Cruise Control
✓
✓
Parking Sensors
✓
✓
