Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs BMW M3 E93 Convertible
Variants
S50
S54
MT
DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
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
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4615 mm / 181.7 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1804 mm / 71.0 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
17 in
9.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 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
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2008 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
66%
77%
Pros
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
- Convertible hard top
- Great styling with the top up or down
- Great S65 engine
- Good transmissions
Cons
- 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
- Much heavier than the Coupe
Remove
Remove
Related Products
Add up to 4 products to the comparison using the search bar above
Information on this page is provided on an as-is basis. No warranty on accuracy is implied. This page may contain affiliate links to third-party merchants such as Amazon and eBay. If you make a purchase using the supplied link, we may receive a commission. Neofiliac places the utmost respect for your privacy. We use no cookie whatsoever beyond that needed for the proper functioning of the website.