BMW 3 Series E46 Convertible (2000-2003)

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Product Overview

BMW 3 Series E46 Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 2000 to 2003, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.0 liters.
Based on the E46 Coupe, the Convertible has roughly the same exterior and interior styling but for the convertible soft top. The car also came with a hardtop that can be used during the colder months, giving the car a more coupe-like experience.
Overall, the E46 with the M52 / M54 engines are the last BMWs that are considered reliable. On the used market, however, many have been poorly kept.
Per usual, the E46 3 Series has a basic suspension setup

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Came with a fixed hardtop
  • Decent styling
  • Reasonable reliability
Cons
  • Poor reliability for the automatic transmission
  • Quite basic in equipment
  • Basic build quality

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Specifications

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Capacity

Cargo Capacity300 L / 10.6 cu-ft300 L / 10.6 cu-ft300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.4 L / 8.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers4
Payload345 kg / 761 lbs345 kg / 761 lbs345 kg / 761 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs35 kg / 77 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs35 kg / 77 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55R16205/55 R16205/55 R16225/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17
Turning Circle10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1372 mm / 54.0 in1372 mm / 54.0 in1372 mm / 54.0 in1372 mm / 54.0 in1372 mm / 54.0 in1372 mm / 54.0 in1370 mm / 53.9 in1370 mm / 53.9 in
Size | Length4488 mm / 176.7 in
Size | Width1757 mm / 69.2 in
Track Width | Front1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear1483.0 mm / 58.4 in
Weight1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs
Wheel Size7J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 168J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 17
Wheelbase2725 mm / 107.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.6 sec9.7 sec7.7 sec8.8 sec6.9 sec7.5 sec6.9 sec7.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.2 sec9.2 sec7.3 sec8.4 sec6.6 sec7.1 sec6.6 sec7.1 sec
CO2 Emission229 g/km229 g/km229 g/km229 g/km229 g/km244 g/km229 g/km244 g/km
Fuel Economy9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 14.9 L/100km / 15.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 14.9 L/100km / 15.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph
Towing Capacity730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineM52B25M52B25M54B25M54B25M54B30M54B30M54B30M54B30
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.2:110.2:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5900 rpm225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5900 rpm231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in75.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm290 Nm / 213.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm290 Nm / 213.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2000 ~ 20002000 ~ 20002000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20032000 ~ 2003

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