BMW M3 vs BMW M3 Cabrio
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1655 / 3649 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 219 / 216 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:51.00 | 1:50.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.00 | 1:44.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:16.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.0 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.8 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.8 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s | 24.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 104.4 mph | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.2 s | 5.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.7 kph (42.1 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 151 m (496 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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