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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0vsBMW 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 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    596 km
    370 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
510hp380kW
420hp313kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
17.3s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
596km370mi
Calculated
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
210L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
59L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 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
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 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
195 km/h
121 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 has 90 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 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
1,730 kg
3,814 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.03.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 1.2 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 2.4 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
596 km
370 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.9 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 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
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
596 km
370 mi
512 km
318 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 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

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