Alpina B3 E46 Convertible (2000-2006)

71% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Alpina B3 E46 Convertible is a compact executive convertible based on the E46 BMW 330i Convertible in production from 2000 to 2006. It was available with two tunes of a bored-out M52TU naturally-aspirated inline-6 engine that displaced 3.3 liters.
Alpina applied the classic Alpina treatment for the E46 B3, adding a more aggressive body kit and Alpina classic wheels in the process. The vehicle was made more powerful, even though its performance still lagged the M3.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Classic Alpina styling
  • Decent reliability
Cons
  • Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
  • Not the best soft-top for its price

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Specifications

B3 3.3B3 3.3 ATB3 SB3 S AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers4
Payload420 kg / 926 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/40 ZR18, 255/35 ZR18225/40 R18, 225/35 ZR18225/40 ZR18, 255/35 ZR18225/40 R18, 225/35 ZR18

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1352 mm / 53.2 in
Size | Length4488 mm / 176.7 in
Size | Width1757 mm / 69.2 in
Track Width | Front1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear1472.0 mm / 58.0 in
Weight1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size8J X 18, 9J X 1818 in8J X 18, 9J X 188J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheelbase2725 mm / 107.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec6.9 sec5.8 sec6.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.8 sec6.6 sec5.5 sec6.3 sec
Fuel Economy11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 16.7 L/100km / 14.1 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (combined) | 18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph255.0 km/h / 158.4 mph264.0 km/h / 164.0 mph259.0 km/h / 160.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:1
Engine | Displacement3.3 L / 201.4 cu-in / 3300.0 cc3.3 L / 201.4 cu-in / 3300.0 cc3.3 L / 204.2 cu-in / 3346.0 cc3.3 L / 204.2 cu-in / 3346.0 cc
Engine | Power280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm305.0 hp / 227.4 kW @ 6300 rpm305.0 hp / 227.4 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output84.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke93.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2000 ~ 20062000 ~ 20062003 ~ 20062003 ~ 2006

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