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Compare BMW 3 Series E46 Convertible vs Saab 9-3 II Convertible vs Peugeot 308 CC

Variants
323Ci
323Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci USA
330Ci AT USA
330Ci
330Ci AT
2.0t 150
2.0t 175
2.0t 175 AT
2.0T 210
2.0T 210 AT
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
1.6 VTi 120
1.6 HDI 110
1.6 HDI 115
1.6 THP 140 AT
1.6 THP 150
1.6 THP 155
1.6 THP 155 AT
1.6 THP 200
2.0 HDi 140
2.0 HDi 160
2.0 HDI 165
2.0 HDI 165 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 352 L / 12.4 cu-ft
226 L / 8.0 cu-ft ~ 403 L / 14.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.4 L / 8.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
4
4
4

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, Torsion
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1434 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4635 mm / 182.5 in
Size | Width
1757 mm / 69.2 in
1762 mm / 69.4 in
Track Width | Front
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1483.0 mm / 58.4 in
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1521.0 mm / 59.9 in
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
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
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
61%
24%
Pros
  • Came with a fixed hardtop
  • Decent styling
  • Reasonable reliability
  • Good exterior styling
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
  • Improved styling
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
Cons
  • Poor reliability for the automatic transmission
  • Quite basic in equipment
  • Basic build quality
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • FWD not good for fun
  • Awkward proportions
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Poor interior finish

Price

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