Compare BMW M4 F83 Convertible vs BMW M6 E64 Convertible vs BMW M3 E46 Convertible

Variants
M4
M4 DCT
M4 Competition
M4 Competition DCT
M6
M6 DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
220 L / 7.8 cu-ft ~ 370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
445 kg / 981 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1377 mm / 54.2 in
1363 mm / 53.7 in
Size | Length
4671 mm / 183.9 in
4871 mm / 191.8 in
4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width
1855 mm / 73.0 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1567.0 mm / 61.7 in
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
8J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in
2781 mm / 109.5 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
5.2 sec
CO2 Emission
366 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.34
0.35
Fuel Economy
15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (combined) | 22.8 L/100km / 10.3 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)
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
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
S55B30
S85B50
S54B32
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
12.0:1
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
343.0 hp / 255.8 kW @ 7900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
105.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1850-5500 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 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 V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2010
2001 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
85%
71%
Pros
  • Exceptionally gorgeous top up or down
  • Great S55 engine
  • Good manual transmission and decent DCT
  • Characterful S85 engine
  • Great looks with the top down
  • Good power delivery
  • Good S54 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Good manual transmission
Cons
  • Quite heavy
  • Does not handle all that well
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Horrible engine reliability
  • Does not handle well
  • Horrible SMG transmission
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Worse handling than the Coupe

Price

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