Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VvsChrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6

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

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BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006
VS

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343hp256kW
330hp246kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
521km324mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,060mm160in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,363mm54in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,508mm59in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
300L
105L
Max trunk volume-
190L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VChrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V66,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V has 13 hp more than Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
1,495 kg
3,296 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 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V65.3 s

Although BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V has more power, Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.2 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 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 1.1 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 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
521 km
324 mi
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 s
255 km/h
158 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 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
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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 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
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6 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 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.5 s
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 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 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
ChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfire RoadsterSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343 hp
256 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
521 km
324 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VChrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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