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Compare BMW M3 E46 Convertible vs BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Convertible vs Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet

Variants
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Cd
320Ci
320Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
445 kg / 981 lbs
345 kg / 761 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Semi-independent
Tire Size
225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1363 mm / 53.7 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4492 mm / 176.9 in
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
1483.0 mm / 58.4 in
1507.0 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
2725 mm / 107.3 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 (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
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%
64%
33%
Pros
  • Good S54 engine
  • Decent styling
  • Good manual transmission
  • New lights assemblies
  • Decent styling with the top down
  • Cheap used
Cons
  • Horrible SMG transmission
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Worse handling than the Coupe
  • Diesel nonsense
  • New meaningful engine updates
  • Same AT problems as pre-facelift
  • Very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable DCT

Price

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