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Compare Alpina B3 E46 Convertible vs Saab 9-3 Convertible vs Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet

Variants
B3 3.3
B3 3.3 AT
B3 S
B3 S AT
2.0T 185
2.0T 205
2.3i 150 AT
2.3T 230
2.3i 150
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 Euro6
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DSG
1.4 TSI 125
1.4 TSI 125 DSG
1.4 TSI 150
1.4 TSI 150 DSG
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DSG
1.6 TDI 105
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTI 210
GTI 210 DSG
GTI 220 DSG
R 265 DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
295 L / 10.4 cu-ft ~ 378 L / 13.3 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
420 kg / 926 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.1 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1352 mm / 53.2 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4629 mm / 182.2 in
Size | Width
1757 mm / 69.2 in
1711 mm / 67.4 in
Track Width | Front
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
1452.0 mm / 57.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1472.0 mm / 58.0 in
1442.0 mm / 56.8 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2605 mm / 102.6 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
90.0 mm / 3.5 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
9.6:1
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
53%
30%
Pros
  • Classic Alpina styling
  • Decent reliability
  • Overall good styling
  • Decent reliability
  • Easy and cheap to fix
  • Decent performance
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
  • Not the best soft-top for its price
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrendous styling
  • Diesel nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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