Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Estate

10.2001 - 10.2005 · Japan

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

AY20, AV25

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 14 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2001 - 10.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: 25 6S, N42B20A
Engine displacement, cc: 1995–2493
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · Japan · 10.2001 - 10.2005. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Japan, 10.2001 - 10.2005: generation photograph 1084240

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Specifications and technical details

14 versions

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

N42B20A · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
Touring 318iBase grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 318i M-Sport PackageUpper grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 318i Hi-Line PackageTop grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 318iBase grade	11.2002 - 04.2004
Touring 318i M-Sport PackageTop grade	11.2002 - 04.2004
Touring 318iBase grade	10.2001 - 10.2002
Touring 318i M-SportTop grade	10.2001 - 10.2002

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

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
Touring 325iBase grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 325i M-Sport PackageUpper grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 325i Hi-Line PackageTop grade	05.2004 - 10.2005
Touring 325iBase grade	11.2002 - 04.2004
Touring 325i M-Sport PackageTop grade	11.2002 - 04.2004
Touring 325iBase grade	10.2001 - 10.2002
Touring 325i M-SportTop grade	10.2001 - 10.2002

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