Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Coupe

06.1999 - 03.2003 · Japan

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Generation 4, E46

AY20, AV30, AL19, AM28

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.1999 - 03.2003). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: 19 4E, 28 6S, 30 6S, N42B20A
Engine displacement, cc: 1895–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · Japan · 06.1999 - 03.2003. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 06.1999 - 03.2003: generation photograph 1084255

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 06.1999 - 03.2003: generation photograph 1084256

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 06.1999 - 03.2003: generation photograph 1084257

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Specifications and technical details

10 versions

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

N42B20A · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
318CiBase grade	10.2001 - 03.2003
318Ci M-SportTop grade	10.2001 - 03.2003

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

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
330CiTop grade	10.2001 - 03.2003
330Ci M-SportBase grade	10.2001 - 03.2003
330Ci ClubsportTop grade	06.2002 - 03.2003
330CiTop grade	08.2000 - 09.2001
330Ci M-SportTop grade	02.2001 - 09.2001

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

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
318Ci	03.2000 - 09.2001
318Ci M-Sport	02.2001 - 09.2001

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

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

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328Ci	06.1999 - 06.2000

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