Compare BMW M3 E46 Convertible vs Saab 9-3 II Convertible vs Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet
Variants
2.0t 150
2.0t 175
2.0t 175 AT
2.0T 210
2.0T 210 AT
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
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
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 352 L / 12.4 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
445 kg / 981 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.1 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1363 mm / 53.7 in
1434 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4492 mm / 176.9 in
4635 mm / 182.5 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1762 mm / 69.4 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheelbase
2731 mm / 107.5 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Fuel Economy
12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
9.5:1
9.6:1
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Power
343.0 hp / 255.8 kW @ 7900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
61%
30%
Pros
- Good S54 engine
- Decent styling
- Good manual transmission
- Good exterior styling
- Decent drivetrain reliability
- Decent performance
- Decent handling
Cons
- Horrible SMG transmission
- Basic suspension setup
- Worse handling than the Coupe
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- FWD not good for fun
- Horrendous styling
- Diesel nonsense
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
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