Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i Automatic and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

Comparison of BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i Automatic and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 [S]ave

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BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i Automatic ×
BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelM3M3
GenerationM3 Coupe (E92)M3 Convertible (E36)
Modification4.0i Automatic3.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20071995
Production to (year)20131999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.65.6
City consumption (l/100km)15.917
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.57.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.211.1
CO2 emissions (g/km)263-
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)420321
Max. torque (Nm)400350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9993,201
Compression ratio1211.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)8,3007,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,250
Cylinder bore (mm)9286.4
Piston stroke (mm)75.291
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)6362
Engine oil capacity (l)8.8-
Coolant capacity (l)11.6-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/40 R18
  • 265/40 ZR 18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
Turning radius (m)11.710.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6154,433
Width (mm)1,8041,710
Height (mm)1,4241,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,6751,560
Gross weight (kg)2,0801,980
Minimum boot space (l)430230
Max. roof load (kg)75-
Front track (mm)1,5381,422
Rear track (mm)1,5391,444
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.310.35



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