Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Estate

09.2001 - 08.2005 · Europe

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

E46/3

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 23 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2001 - 08.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 23 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 1796–2993
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 140
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Equipment and practical details

BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · Europe · 09.2001 - 08.2005. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

MacPherson front suspension: For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.

Generation photographs

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · Europe · 09.2001 - 08.2005. 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 - 08.2005: generation photograph 772592

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 08.2005: generation photograph 772593

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 08.2005: generation photograph 772594

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 09.2001 - 08.2005: generation photograph 772595

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Specifications and technical details

23 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

Estate

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

N46B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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316i MT	09.2001 - 06.2005

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

N46B18 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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316i AT	09.2001 - 06.2005

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

N46B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i MT	09.2003 - 08.2005

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

N46B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318i АT	09.2003 - 08.2005

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

M54B22 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320i MT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M54B22 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320i АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325i MT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325i АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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325xi MT	09.2001 - 08.2005

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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325xi АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330i MT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330i АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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330xi MT	09.2001 - 08.2005

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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330xi АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

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

M47D20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318d 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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318d АT	03.2003 - 06.2005

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

M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320d АT	09.2001 - 08.2005

2.9 L, 184 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330d АT	09.2001 - 02.2003

3.0 L, 204 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330d AT	03.2003 - 08.2005

3.0 L, 204 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30TU · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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330Xd AT	03.2003 - 08.2005

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

N42B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i 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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318i АT	09.2001 - 08.2003

Sedan

2.9 L, 184 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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330xd АT	09.2001 - 02.2003

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