BMW 3-series Open body
03.2000 - 02.2003 · Europe
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E46/2C
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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Europe market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2000 - 02.2003). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
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Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine codes
- M47D20TU, M54B22, M54B25, M54B30, N42B20
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1995–2979
- 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
12 photosBMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · Europe · 03.2000 - 02.2003. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.
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Specifications and technical details
9 versions2.0 L, 143 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
N42B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318Ci MT | 09.2001 - 02.2003 |
2.0 L, 143 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
N42B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318Ci АT | 09.2001 - 02.2003 |
2.2 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B22 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 320Ci MT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
2.2 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B22 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 320Ci АT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325Ci MT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325Ci АT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 330Ci MT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 330Ci АT | 10.2000 - 02.2003 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 320Cd АT | 08.2001 - 02.2003 |
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