Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Sedan

07.1998 - 09.2001 · Japan

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Generation 4, E46

AL19, AV25, AV30, AM20, AM25, AM28

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan market. This overview covers 26 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (07.1998 - 09.2001). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 26 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: 19 4E, 20 6S, 25 6S, 28 6S, 30 6S
Engine displacement, cc: 1895–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · Japan · 07.1998 - 09.2001. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 07.1998 - 09.2001: generation photograph 1084228

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 07.1998 - 09.2001: generation photograph 1084229

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 07.1998 - 09.2001: generation photograph 1084230

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Specifications and technical details

26 versions

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

19 4E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
318iBase grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
318i M-SportTop grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
318iBase grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
318i M-SportTop grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
318iTop grade	07.1998 - 10.2000
318i M-SportTop grade	12.1999 - 10.2000

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

19 4E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
318iBase grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
318i M-SportTop grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
318iBase grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
318i M-SportTop grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
318iTop grade	07.1998 - 10.2000
318i M-SportTop grade	12.1999 - 10.2000

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

25 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
325iBase grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
325i M-SportTop grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
325iBase grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
325i M-SportTop grade	11.2000 - 04.2001

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

30 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
330iBase grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
330i M-SportTop grade	05.2001 - 09.2001
330iBase grade	11.2000 - 04.2001
330i M-SportTop grade	11.2000 - 04.2001

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

20 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320i	07.1999 - 10.2000
320i M-Sport	12.1999 - 10.2000

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

25 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
323i	09.1998 - 10.2000
323i M-Sport	12.1999 - 10.2000

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

28 6S · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
328i	07.1998 - 10.2000
328i M-Sport	12.1999 - 10.2000

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