Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Open body

03.2003 - 02.2006 · Europe

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

E46/2C

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 12 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2003 - 02.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 12 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine codes: M47D20TU, M54B22, M54B25, M54B30, M57D30TU, N42B20, N46B20
Engine displacement, cc: 1995–2993
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 140
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Generation photographs

12 photos

BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · Europe · 03.2003 - 02.2006. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651677

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651678

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651679

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651680

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651681

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651696

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651697

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651698

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651699

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651700

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651701

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Europe, 03.2003 - 02.2006: generation photograph 651702

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Specifications and technical details

12 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

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

N46B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci MT	03.2005 - 02.2006

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

N46B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci AT	03.2005 - 02.2006

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

N42B20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci АT	03.2003 - 02.2005

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

N42B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318Ci MT	03.2003 - 02.2005

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

M54B22 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci АT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M54B22 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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320Ci MT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci АT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci MT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci АT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci MT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M47D20TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320Cd АT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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

M57D30TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330Cd АT	03.2003 - 02.2006

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