Car comparison

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8vsBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

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

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BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.3 L/100 km
    13.6 mpg US
    16.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    512 km
    318 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420hp313kW
420hp313kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
1,830 kg
4,034 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 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
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 (E90)4.0 V84.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 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 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
508 km
316 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
512 km
318 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
5.1 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 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 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 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.1 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 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
512 km
318 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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