Generation 4, E46

BMW 3-series Open body

03.2000 - 02.2003 · United States

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Generation 4, E46

E46/2C

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2000 - 02.2003). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine codes: M52B25TU, M54B25, M54B30
Engine displacement, cc: 2494–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 140
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Generation photographs

10 photos

BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46 · USA · 03.2000 - 02.2003. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018200

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018190

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018191

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018192

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018193

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018194

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018195

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018196

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018197

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, USA, 03.2000 - 02.2003: generation photograph 1018198

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Specifications and technical details

6 versions

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

M52B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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323Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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

M52B25TU · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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323Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci MT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci АT	10.2000 - 02.2003

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