Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0i (420 Hp) & BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | M3 |
| Generation: | M3 Convertible (E93) | M3 Coupe (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0i (420 Hp) | 3.0i (286 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.0 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.7 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 297 g/km | |
| Power: | 420 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 8300 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec | 6 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S65B40 | S50B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3999 cm3 | 2990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.8 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 11.4 l | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.2 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4615 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1804 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1392 mm | 1335 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1539 mm | 1444 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | 405 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 kg | 1460 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 245/40 R18; 265/40 R18 | 235/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.5J x 18 | R17 |