Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Estate

10.1999 - 09.2001 · Japan

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Generation 4, E46

AL19, AV25, AM28

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan market. This overview covers 5 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1999 - 09.2001). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: 19 4E, 25 6S, 28 6S
Engine displacement, cc: 1895–2793
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 · 10.1999 - 09.2001. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Japan, 10.1999 - 09.2001: generation photograph 1084239

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Specifications and technical details

5 versions

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

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

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Touring 318i	10.1999 - 09.2001
Touring 318i M-Sport	07.2001 - 09.2001

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

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

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Touring 325i	11.2000 - 09.2001
Touring 325i M-Sport	07.2001 - 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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Touring 328i	10.1999 - 06.2000

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