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Compare BMW M3 E93 Convertible vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Audi TT (8J) Roadster

Variants
MT
DCT
S50
S54
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI Euro5
1.8 TFSI DCT
2.0 TDI quattro
2.0 TDI quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200
2.0 TFSI 200 Euro5 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200 DCT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 211 DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Payload
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
1358 mm / 53.5 in
Size | Length
4615 mm / 181.7 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheel Size
9.5J x 18
17 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
S65B40
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3999.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 8300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
66%
71%
Pros
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Decent engine reliability
  • Manual widely available
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Average looks with the top up

Price

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