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Compare BMW M3 E93 Convertible vs BMW 1 Series E88 Convertible vs Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet

Variants
MT
DCT
118d
118d AT
118i
118i AT
120d
120d AT
120i
120i AT
123d
123d AT
125i
125i AT
135i
135i AT
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 Euro6
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DSG
1.4 TSI 125
1.4 TSI 125 DSG
1.4 TSI 150
1.4 TSI 150 DSG
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DSG
1.6 TDI 105
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTI 210
GTI 210 DSG
GTI 220 DSG
R 265 DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 305 L / 10.8 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
440 kg / 970 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric 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
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4615 mm / 181.7 in
4360 mm / 171.7 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1748 mm / 68.8 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
9.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
S65B40
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.6:1
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
92.8 mm / 3.7 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
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
57%
30%
Pros
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
  • Available with the N52 engine
  • Overall good transmissions
  • Decent performance
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe
  • A bit awkward looking
  • Horrible N54 engine
  • Horrendous styling
  • Diesel nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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