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BMW 3 Series Convertible
2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible
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$47,900
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Jaguar F-Type Convertible
2021 Jaguar F-Type Convertible
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$64,700
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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$47,000
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
Trunk Volume
7.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
6.4 ft³

Photos

BMW 3 Series Convertible
2011-2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible Rear View Driving
2011-2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible Dashboard
56
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Jaguar F-Type Convertible
Rear Angle View
Central Control Panel
36
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Convertible Rear Angle View
2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Convertible Central Console
45
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque
200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Transmission
N/A
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,891 lbs
3,395 lbs
3,241 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
26 MPG
28 MPG
City
18 MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
30 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.7 Tons/yr
6.8 (2020) Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
16.6 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
289.8 miles
381.8 miles
462.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
434.7 miles
498 miles
592 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
181.9 in
176 in
162.8 in
Height
54.5 in
51.5 in
51.2 in
Max Width
71.5 in
74.2 in
71.5 in
Front Width
59.1 in
62.9 in
61.4 in
Rear Width
59.6 in
64.9 in
61.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
103.2 in
95.7 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
3.9 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
2 seater
2 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
42.8 in
42.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
37 in
39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
56.5 in
52.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32 in
N/A
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
36.5 in
N/A
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.3 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
9 ft³
7.3 ft³
6.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
35.1 ft
34.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
18" x 8.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
18" x 9.5"
17" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
225/45R17
P245/45YR18
P225/45YR17
Rear Tire
225/45R17
P275/40YR18
P245/40YR17
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Crimson Red
  • Jet Black
  • Amethyst Grey-Purple Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Atacama Orange Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Caldera Red
  • Constellation Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Desire Deep Red Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Ethereal Silver Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Ethereal Silver Satin, SVO Paint
  • Flux Grey Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Flux Grey Satin, SVO Paint
  • Fuji White
  • Icy White Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Icy White Satin, SVO Paint
  • Ionian Silver Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Ionian Silver Satin, SVO Paint
  • Ligurian Black Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Ligurian Black Satin, SVO Paint
  • Petrolix Blue Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Sanguinello Orange Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Sorrento Yellow Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Sorrento Yellow Satin, SVO Paint
  • Sunset Gold Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Sunset Gold Satin, SVO Paint
  • Tourmaline Brown Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Tourmaline Brown Satin, SVO Paint
  • Velocity Blue Gloss, SVO Paint
  • Velocity Blue Satin, SVO Paint
  • Black
  • Mars Red
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Deep Sea Blue Metallic
  • Le Mans Blue Metallic, (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
  • Liquid Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Orion Silver Metallic
  • Space Gray Metallic
  • Titanium Silver Metallic
  • Vermilion Red Metallic
  • Bluefire Blue Metallic
  • British Racing Green Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Firenze Red Metallic
  • Indus Silver Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Indium Gray Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Magno Shadow Grey

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leatherette seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Leatherette seat trim
  • Cirrus, Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seating Surfaces
  • Cirrus, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony, Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony/Flame Red Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony/Light Oyster Stitch, Suedecloth & Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ebony/Light Oyster Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Light Oyster/Lt Oy Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Mars Red/Flame Red Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Mars Red/Flame Red Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Tan/Light Oyster Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Tan/Light Oyster Stitch, Windsor Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Ash/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Gray, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Oyster/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Saddle Brown, Dakota leather seat trim
N/A
  • Ash, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Bengal Red/Black, Premium Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Premium Leather Upholstery
  • Two-Tone Brown/Black, Premium Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Assist Safety Plan
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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