Compare BMW M3 E46 Convertible vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Audi TT (8J) Roadster
Variants
S50
S54
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI Euro5
1.8 TFSI DCT
2.0 TDI quattro
2.0 TDI quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200
2.0 TFSI 200 Euro5 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200 DCT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 211 DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Payload
445 kg / 981 lbs
320 kg / 705 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic 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
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1363 mm / 53.7 in
1358 mm / 53.5 in
Size | Length
4492 mm / 176.9 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Weight
1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18, 9J x 18
17 in
Wheelbase
2731 mm / 107.5 in
2468 mm / 97.2 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)
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
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
91.0 mm / 3.6 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
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
66%
71%
Pros
- Good S54 engine
- Decent styling
- Good manual transmission
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
- Decent engine reliability
- Manual widely available
- Interesting VR6 engine
- Decent handling
Cons
- Horrible SMG transmission
- Basic suspension setup
- Worse handling than the Coupe
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Very little cargo space
- Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Average looks with the top up
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