Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Sedan

03.1998 - 08.2001 · Russia

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Generation 4, E46

E46/4

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1998 - 08.2001). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 13 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5Populated in 11 of 13 entries
Engine codes: M43B19, M52B25TU, M52B28TU, M54B22, M54B25, M54B30
Engine displacement, cc: 1895–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 120–140Populated in 11 of 13 entries
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Generation photographs

10 photos

BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · Russia · 03.1998 - 08.2001. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544143

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544144

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544145

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544146

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544147

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544148

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544149

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544150

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544151

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, Russia, 03.1998 - 08.2001: generation photograph 544152

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Specifications and technical details

13 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

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

M43B19 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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318i MT	03.1998 - 03.2001

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

M43B19 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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318i AT	03.1998 - 08.2001

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

M52B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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323i MT	03.1998 - 01.2001

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

M52B25TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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323i AT	03.1998 - 01.2001

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

M52B28TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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328i MT	03.1998 - 01.2001

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

M52B28TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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328i AT	03.1998 - 01.2001

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325i MT	02.2001 - 08.2001

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325i AT	02.2001 - 08.2001

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

M54B22 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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320i AT	04.2001 - 08.2001

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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325xi MT	04.2001 - 08.2001

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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325xi AT	04.2001 - 08.2001

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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330xi AT	09.1999 - 08.2001

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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330xi MT	09.1999 - 08.2001

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