Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Sedan

09.2001 - 02.2005 · United States

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

E46/4

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2001 - 02.2005). 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: 5
Engine codes: M54B25, M54B30
Engine displacement, cc: 2494–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 124–141
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · USA · 09.2001 - 02.2005. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118297

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118298

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118299

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118300

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118301

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118302

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 09.2001 - 02.2005: generation photograph 1118303

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Specifications and technical details

14 versions

2.5 L, 186 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325i MT	09.2001 - 02.2005

2.5 L, 186 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325i АT	09.2001 - 02.2005

2.5 L, 186 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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325xi MT	09.2001 - 02.2005

2.5 L, 186 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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325xi АT	09.2001 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330i MT	06.2003 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330i АT	09.2001 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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330xi MT	06.2003 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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330xi АT	09.2001 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330i MT	09.2001 - 05.2003

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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330xi MT	09.2001 - 05.2003

3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · РКПП 6 · Rear-wheel drive

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330i АMT Sport	09.2001 - 02.2001

3.0 L, 235 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330i MT Performance Package	06.2003 - 02.2005

3.0 L, 235 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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330i MT Performance Package	09.2001 - 05.2003

3.0 L, 235 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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330i АT Performance Package	09.2001 - 02.2005

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