Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Coupe

04.1999 - 02.2003 · Europe

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Generation 4, E46

E46/2

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe market. This overview covers 17 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.1999 - 02.2003). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 17 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine displacement, cc: 1895–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 140
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Generation photographs

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · Europe · 04.1999 - 02.2003. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651896

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651897

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651898

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651899

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651900

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651901

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651902

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651903

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651904

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651905

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651906

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe, 04.1999 - 02.2003: generation photograph 651907

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Specifications and technical details

17 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

1.9 L, 118 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B19TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci MT	04.1999 - 08.2001

1.9 L, 118 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B19TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci АT	04.1999 - 08.2001

2.2 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B22 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

2.2 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B22 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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323Ci MT	04.1999 - 09.2000

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B25TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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323Ci АT	04.1999 - 09.2000

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B28TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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328Ci MT	04.1999 - 09.2000

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B28TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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328Ci АT	04.1999 - 09.2000

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

2.0 L, 143 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N42B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci MT	09.2001 - 02.2003

2.0 L, 143 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N42B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci АT	09.2001 - 02.2003

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B20TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci MT	04.1999 - 09.2000

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M52B20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci АT	04.1999 - 09.2000

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320Cd АT	08.2001 - 02.2003

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