Compare BMW M3 E93 Convertible vs BMW 4 Series F33 LCI Convertible

Variants
MT
DCT
420d
420d AT
420i
420i AT
430d AT
430i
430i AT
430i xDrive AT
435d xDrive AT
440i AT
440i xDrive AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4615 mm / 181.7 in
4640 mm / 182.7 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
1593.0 mm / 62.7 in
Wheel Size
9.5J x 18
7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8.5J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2810 mm / 110.6 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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
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
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

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013
2017 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
77%
Pros
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
  • As reliable a drivetrain as BMW gets
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Good looks with top up or down
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe
  • Complex and unreliable top
  • Engine reliability concerns

Price

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