Generation 4, E46, facelift

BMW 3-series Open body

03.2003 - 06.2006 · United States

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift

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Generation 4, E46, facelift

E46/2C

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BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2003 - 06.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M54B25, M54B30
Engine displacement, cc: 2494–2979
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6, Automated manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2725
Ground clearance, mm: 124
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 4, E46, facelift · USA · 03.2003 - 06.2006. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 03.2003 - 06.2006: generation photograph 1118309

BMW 3-series, Generation 4, E46, facelift, USA, 03.2003 - 06.2006: generation photograph 1118310

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Specifications and technical details

10 versions

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

M54B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci MTBase grade	03.2003 - 06.2006
325Ci MT SportTop grade	03.2003 - 06.2006

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

M54B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci АTBase grade	03.2003 - 06.2006
325Ci АT SportTop grade	03.2003 - 06.2006

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

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
330Ci MTBase grade	03.2003 - 06.2006
330Ci MT SportTop grade	03.2003 - 06.2006

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

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
330Ci АTBase grade	03.2003 - 06.2006
330Ci АT SportTop grade	03.2003 - 06.2006

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

M54B25 · РКПП 6 · Rear-wheel drive

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325Ci АMT Sport	03.2003 - 06.2006

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

M54B30 · РКПП 6 · Rear-wheel drive

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330Ci АMT Sport	03.2003 - 06.2006

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