BMW M3 vs BMW M3 Cabrio

Picture of BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)
Picture of BMW M3 (E36)
Category BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)BMW M3 (E36)
Engine layout 3.2 l R63.2 l R6
Max power (ps / bhp) 343 / 338321 / 317
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 365 / 269350 / 258
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1655 / 36491497 / 3300
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 207 / 204214 / 211

Lap Times

Track BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)BMW M3 (E36)
Hockenheim Short 1:18.401:17.20

Acceleration

Speed & distance BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)BMW M3 (E36)
0 - 60 kph 2.8 s2.7 s
0 - 80 kph 4.0 s4.0 s
0 - 100 kph 5.5 s5.5 s
0 - 120 kph 7.6 s7.5 s
0 - 140 kph 9.9 s9.6 s
0 - 160 kph 13.0 s12.3 s
0 - 180 kph 16.8 s15.6 s
0 - 200 kph 19.8 s19.6 s
1000 m 25.2 s24.5 s
60 - 100 kph (5) 8.2 s8.2 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 8.0 s8.0 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 11.3 s10.7 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 14.3 s14.6 s
0 - 100 mph 12.4 s12.5 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph9.7 s @ 88.9 mph
1/4 mile 13.7 s @ 104.4 mph13.9 s

General performance

Category BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)BMW M3 (E36)
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)260 kph (162 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.57 g (6 m/s²)0.56 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK)7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK)
100 kph - 0 36 m (117 ft)39 m (127 ft)
200 kph - 0 143 m (469 ft)154 m (506 ft)

Summary

Category BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)BMW M3 (E36)
Track Performance 95100
Straight line speed 19722037
Total 20682137

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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BMWexpert  15y ago

BMW E36 M3!!!