BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Convertible (2003-2006)
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BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 2003 to 2006. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift model, the LCI introduced I4 and diesel engines, which had always been available in other E46 body styles, to the Convertible. The 320Cd is particularly bemusing, as the M47 engine is rather unrefined.
Otherwise, the E46 LCI Convertible had only minor cosmetic updates.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- New lights assemblies
- Decent styling with the top down
Cons
- Diesel nonsense
- New meaningful engine updates
- Same AT problems as pre-facelift
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Specifications
| 318Ci | 318Ci AT | 320Cd | 320Ci | 320Ci AT | 325Ci | 325Ci AT | 330Ci | 330Ci AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 63.0 L / 16.6 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 345 kg / 761 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in | 1369 mm / 53.9 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1372 mm / 54.0 in | 1372 mm / 54.0 in | 1372 mm / 54.0 in | 1372 mm / 54.0 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1947 mm / 76.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1947 mm / 76.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | 1757 mm / 69.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs | 1680.0 kg / 3703.8 lbs | 1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs | 1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs | 1640.0 kg / 3615.6 lbs | 1675.0 kg / 3692.7 lbs | 1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs | 1695.0 kg / 3736.8 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J X 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.4 sec | 11.3 sec | 9.7 sec | 9.1 sec | 10.2 sec | 8.0 sec | 9.1 sec | 6.9 sec | 7.5 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.9 sec | 10.7 sec | 9.2 sec | 8.6 sec | 9.7 sec | 7.6 sec | 8.6 sec | 6.6 sec | 7.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 190 g/km | 203 g/km | 167 g/km | 225 g/km | 236 g/km | 229 g/km | 244 g/km | 229 g/km | 244 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 14.9 L/100km / 15.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph | 206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | 222.0 km/h / 137.9 mph | 219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph | 234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | N42B20 | N42B20 | M47D20 | M54B22 | M54B22 | M54B25 | M54B25 | M54B30 | M54B30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.2 L / 132.5 cu-in / 2171.0 cc | 2.2 L / 132.5 cu-in / 2171.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 78.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2005 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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