2003 BMW M3 Convertible vs. 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Cabriolet - M Meets AMG
What's Hot
* Superb, Multi-Adjustable Sport Seats
* Great V-8 Exhaust Note
* 376 Lb-Ft Of Torque
What's Not
* Looks Like Regular CLK Cabrio
* $82,725 Pricetag
* No Manual Trans Available
| VEHICLE | '01 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE |
| Base price | $53,400 |
| Price as tested | $57,220 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, RWD, 4-pass |
| Engine | I-6, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Displacement, cu in/cc | 198.1/3246 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 333 @ 7900 |
| Torque @ rpm | 262 @ 4900 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase, in | 107.5 |
| Curb weight, lb | 3781 |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 5.02 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 13.63/103.76 |
| 0-100-0, sec | 16.88 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 114 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph | 67.07 |
| EPA mpg, city/hwy | 16/23 |
| On sale in U.S. | Currently |
What's Hot
* Design Differentiation From Standard 3 Series
* Excellent Brakes
* Great Performance From High-Winding I-6
What's Not
* Poor Rearward Visibility
* Difficult Rear-Seat Ingress/Egress
* Excessive Cowl Shake