Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 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 M4 Convertible (F83)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E93)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
431hp321kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
512km318mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
116mm5in
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Trunk volume
220L
210L
Max trunk volume
370L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 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
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has 11 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 M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.04.4 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8: 3.6 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
690 km
429 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 M4 Convertible (F83) 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.4 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E93)4.0 V8
Power
431 hp
321 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
690 km
429 mi
512 km
318 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 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 M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 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
  • Smallest trunk

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