Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
460hp343kW
343hp256kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,525mm60in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
300L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 has 117 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.03.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
460 hp
343 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Has 235 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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