Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series 3-door hatchback

09.2001 - 12.2004 · Europe

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

E46/5

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2001 - 12.2004). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4–5
Engine codes: M47D20, M47D20TU, M54B25, N42B20, N46B18, N46B20
Engine displacement, cc: 1796–2494
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

15 photos

BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · Europe · 09.2001 - 12.2004. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524125

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524120

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524127

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524129

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524119

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524126

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524130

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524131

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524128

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524121

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524122

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524123

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524132

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524124

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 12.2004: generation photograph 524133

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Specifications and technical details

11 versions

1.8 L, 116 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N46B18 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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316ti AT	09.2001 - 12.2004

1.8 L, 116 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N46B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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316ti MT	09.2001 - 12.2004

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

N46B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318ti АT	09.2003 - 12.2004

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

N46B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318ti MT	09.2003 - 12.2004

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325ti АT	09.2001 - 12.2004

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325ti MT	09.2001 - 12.2004

2.0 L, 116 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318td АT	09.2001 - 02.2003

2.0 L, 116 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318td АT	03.2003 - 12.2004

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

M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320td АT	09.2001 - 12.2004

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

N42B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318ti MT	09.2001 - 08.2003

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

N42B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318ti АT	09.2001 - 08.2003

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