BMW M3 Convertible (E93 LCI) · Facelift 2010

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2010-2013
0-100 km/h 5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
420hp313kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel tank
63L
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualDual-clutch
EngineS65B40A
Body typeCabriolet / convertible
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,615mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
Height
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
210L
Max trunk volume
350L
Doors
2
Seats
4

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 20104.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 20104.0 V85.1 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 20104.0 V8
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 20104.0 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 4.0 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E93 LCI) Facelift 2010 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E93 LCI)Facelift 20104.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

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