Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8

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

New comparison

BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 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
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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
37.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 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 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 has 30 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
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 (F80)Competition 3.04.0 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 1.1 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)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 4.0 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)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
723 km
449 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (F80) Competition 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)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
723 km
449 mi
512 km
318 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 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 (E93) 4.0 V8

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0
BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Competition 3.0
3.0
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 (G80)3.0
4.0 V8
3.2i 24V
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Competition 3.0
3.0
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
4.0 V8
4.0 V8
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Competition 3.0
4.0 V8
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Competition 3.0
Competition 3.0
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
4.0 V8
3.2
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Competition 3.0
3.2
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 (E36)3.2
4.0 V8
CSL 3.2i 24V
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
4.0 V8
3.0
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 (F80)3.0
Competition 3.0
4.0 V8
VS
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0vsBMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
4.0 V8
2.3
VS
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8vsBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 vs BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster