BMW E36 M3!!!
BMW M3 vs BMW M3 Cabrio
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1655 / 3649 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:17.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.0 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.8 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.8 s | 19.6 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s | 24.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 104.4 mph | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 154 m (506 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 97 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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