Compare BMW M4 G83 Convertible vs BMW M3 E46 Convertible

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 385 L / 13.6 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
59.0 L / 15.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
425 kg / 937 lbs
445 kg / 981 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Steering Ratio
14.6
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 275/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R20
225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Tire Size | Front
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
Tire Size | Rear
285/30 ZR20 99Y XL
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.3 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
121 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height
1395 mm / 54.9 in
1363 mm / 53.7 in
Size | Length
4794 mm / 188.7 in
4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width
1887 mm / 74.3 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs
1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 10.5J x 20
8J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheel Size | Front
9.5J x 19
Wheel Size | Rear
10.5J x 20
Wheelbase
2857 mm / 112.5 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.7 sec
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.5 sec
5.2 sec
CO2 Emission
231 ~ 233 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.35
Fuel Economy
10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined)
12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Engine
S58B30T0
S54B32
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Power
510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6250 rpm
343.0 hp / 255.8 kW @ 7900 rpm
Engine | Redline
7200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
170.4 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in
105.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
90.0 mm / 3.5 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 2750-5500 rpm
365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity
59 L
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic M Steptronic
Manual

Production

Availability
2021
2001 ~ 2006
Debut
2021-05
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
71%
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • OK-ish styling with the top down
  • Solid S58 engine
  • Enjoyable 7200rpm redline
  • Good S54 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Good manual transmission
Cons
  • Ugly front-end
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • AWD-only
  • Horrible SMG transmission
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Worse handling than the Coupe

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