Compare BMW 4 Series F33 LCI Convertible vs BMW M3 E46 Convertible

Variants
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
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
445 kg / 981 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic 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
225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1363 mm / 53.7 in
Size | Length
4640 mm / 182.7 in
4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width
1825 mm / 71.9 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1593.0 mm / 62.7 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8.5J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 19
8J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheelbase
2810 mm / 110.6 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Fuel Economy
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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Power
343.0 hp / 255.8 kW @ 7900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2017 ~ 2020
2001 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
71%
Pros
  • As reliable a drivetrain as BMW gets
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Good looks with top up or down
  • Good S54 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Good manual transmission
Cons
  • Complex and unreliable top
  • Engine reliability concerns
  • Horrible SMG transmission
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Worse handling than the Coupe

Price

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