Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Liftback

11.2001 - 04.2005 · Japan

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

AT18, AU20

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2001 - 04.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: N42B18A, N42B20A
Engine displacement, cc: 1796–1995
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 · 11.2001 - 04.2005. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, Japan, 11.2001 - 04.2005: generation photograph 1084251

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Specifications and technical details

8 versions

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N42B18A · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
Compact 316tiBase grade	04.2003 - 04.2005
Compact 316ti M-Sport PackageTop grade	04.2003 - 04.2005
Compact 316tiBase grade	11.2001 - 03.2003
Compact 316ti M-Sport PackageTop grade	11.2001 - 03.2003

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

N42B20A · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
Compact 318tiBase grade	04.2003 - 04.2005
Compact 318ti M-Sport PackageTop grade	04.2003 - 04.2005
Compact 318tiBase grade	11.2001 - 03.2003
Compact 318ti M-Sport PackageTop grade	11.2001 - 03.2003

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