BMW 3-series (1998 - 2003)

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Variants



3-series Cabrio


3-series compact


3-series Coupé


3-series Limousine


3-series Touring

Model specs

Model info

Generation name

E46

Introduced

09/98

Doors

4

Body

Sedan

Vehicle class

Mid-size car (e.g., 3 Series)

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Width

1739 mm

Height

1415 mm

Turning circle

10.5 m

Boot/interior

Boot space

440 l

Seats

5

Doors

4

Engines/drivetrain

Drive

All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive

Fuel

Diesel, Premium, Super Premium

Gearbox

Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission

Cylinders

4 - 6

Max. speed

194 - 250 km/h

Torque

165 - 390 Nm

Power

77 - 170 kW

Cubic capacity

1796 - 2979 ccm

Acceleration 0-100km/h

6.5 - 13.6 s

Consumption/ecology

Tank size

63 l

Combined consumption (NEDC)

5.5 - 10.6 l/100km

City consumption (NEDC)

7.6 - 15.3 l/100km

Empty weight (EU)

1360 - 1735 kg

Towing

Max. towbar load

75 kg

Max. roof load

75 kg

Braked trailer

1250 - 1800 kg

Trailer (no brakes)

670 - 750 kg

Engines (3-series)

Filter by fuel:
⬤ Premium
1895 ccm / 4 cylinders
316i

77 kW / 105 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h12.4 s
Max. speed200 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)11.2 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)188.0 g/km
Torque165 Nm
⬤ Premium
1895 ccm / 4 cylinders
316i Automatic

77 kW / 105 HP

Automatic transmission
4
Acceleration 0-100km/h13.6 s
Max. speed194 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)214.0 g/km
Torque165 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
1796 ccm / 4 cylinders
316ti compact

85 kW / 116 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h10.9 s
Max. speed201 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)9.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)170.0 g/km
Torque175 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
1796 ccm / 4 cylinders
316ti compact Automatic

85 kW / 116 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h11.9 s
Max. speed196 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7.8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10.6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)190.0 g/km
Torque175 Nm
⬤ Premium
1895 ccm / 4 cylinders
318Ci Coupé

87 kW / 118 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h10.4 s
Max. speed206 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)11.3 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.0 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)190.0 g/km
Torque180 Nm
⬤ Premium
1895 ccm / 4 cylinders
318Ci Coupé Automatic

87 kW / 118 HP

Automatic transmission
4
Acceleration 0-100km/h12.2 s
Max. speed202 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.2 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.0 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)220.0 g/km
Torque180 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1951 ccm / 4 cylinders
320d

100 kW / 136 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.9 s
Max. speed207 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)5.7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)7.7 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4.5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)152.0 g/km
Torque280 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1951 ccm / 4 cylinders
320d Automatic

100 kW / 136 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h10.3 s
Max. speed207 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)6.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)9.2 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)184.0 g/km
Torque280 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
1995 ccm / 4 cylinders
318Ci Coupé

105 kW / 143 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.3 s
Max. speed218 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7.4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10.4 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)180.0 g/km
Torque200 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
1995 ccm / 4 cylinders
318Ci Coupé Automatic

105 kW / 143 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h10.2 s
Max. speed214 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8.1 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)11.2 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)196.0 g/km
Torque200 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1995 ccm / 4 cylinders
320td compact

110 kW / 150 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.9 s
Max. speed214 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)5.5 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)7.6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)148.0 g/km
Torque330 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1995 ccm / 4 cylinders
320td compact Automatic

110 kW / 150 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.1 s
Max. speed211 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)6.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)9.7 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)185.0 g/km
Torque330 Nm
⬤ Premium
1991 ccm / 6 cylinders
320i

110 kW / 150 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.9 s
Max. speed219 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.5 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)212.0 g/km
Torque190 Nm
⬤ Premium
1991 ccm / 6 cylinders
320i Automatic

110 kW / 150 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h10.9 s
Max. speed216 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)10.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)14.9 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)238.0 g/km
Torque190 Nm
⬤ Premium
2171 ccm / 6 cylinders
320i

125 kW / 170 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.3 s
Max. speed226 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.2 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)213.0 g/km
Torque210 Nm
⬤ Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
323i

125 kW / 170 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.0 s
Max. speed231 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.7 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)215.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Premium
2171 ccm / 6 cylinders
320i Automatic

125 kW / 170 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.4 s
Max. speed223 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.1 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)226.0 g/km
Torque210 Nm
⬤ Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
323i Automatic

125 kW / 170 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.0 s
Max. speed228 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)10.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)14.9 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)239.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2171 ccm / 6 cylinders
320Ci Coupé

125 kW / 170 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.3 s
Max. speed226 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)8.9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.2 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)213.0 g/km
Torque210 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2171 ccm / 6 cylinders
320Ci Coupé Automatic

125 kW / 170 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h9.4 s
Max. speed223 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.1 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)226.0 g/km
Torque210 Nm
⬤ Diesel
2926 ccm / 6 cylinders
330d

135 kW / 184 HP

Manual transmission
6
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.2 s
Max. speed242 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)6.6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)9.1 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)177.0 g/km
Torque390 Nm
⬤ Diesel
2926 ccm / 6 cylinders
330d Automatic

135 kW / 184 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.4 s
Max. speed235 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7.7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10.6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)206.0 g/km
Torque390 Nm
⬤ Premium
2495 ccm / 6 cylinders
325i

141 kW / 192 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.3 s
Max. speed240 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)217.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
325i Touring

141 kW / 192 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.5 s
Max. speed237 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.2 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.9 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)221.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Premium
2495 ccm / 6 cylinders
325i Automatic

141 kW / 192 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.4 s
Max. speed237 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.5 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.5 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)229.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
325i Touring Automatic

141 kW / 192 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.6 s
Max. speed234 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)232.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
325Ci Coupé

141 kW / 192 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.3 s
Max. speed240 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.0 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)217.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2494 ccm / 6 cylinders
325Ci Coupé Automatic

141 kW / 192 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.4 s
Max. speed237 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.5 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)13.5 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)229.0 g/km
Torque245 Nm
⬤ Premium
2793 ccm / 6 cylinders
328i

142 kW / 193 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.0 s
Max. speed240 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.1 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.5 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.0 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)216.0 g/km
Torque280 Nm
⬤ Premium
2793 ccm / 6 cylinders
328i Automatic

142 kW / 193 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h8.1 s
Max. speed235 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)10.1 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)15.3 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)241.0 g/km
Torque280 Nm
⬤ Premium
2979 ccm / 6 cylinders
330i

170 kW / 231 HP

Manual transmission
6
Acceleration 0-100km/h6.5 s
Max. speed250 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.1 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)218.0 g/km
Torque300 Nm
⬤ Premium
2979 ccm / 6 cylinders
330i Automatic

170 kW / 231 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.0 s
Max. speed247 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)14.0 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.0 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)230.0 g/km
Torque300 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2979 ccm / 6 cylinders
330Ci Coupé

170 kW / 231 HP

Manual transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h6.5 s
Max. speed250 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.1 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)12.8 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)218.0 g/km
Torque300 Nm
⬤ Super Premium
2979 ccm / 6 cylinders
330Ci Coupé Automatic

170 kW / 231 HP

Automatic transmission
5
Acceleration 0-100km/h7.0 s
Max. speed247 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)9.6 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)14.0 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)7.0 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)230.0 g/km
Torque300 Nm

BMW 3-series generations

3er-Reihe
E21
1975 - 1979
3er-Reihe
E21 (1. Facelift)
1979 - 1984
3er-Reihe
E30
1982 - 1987
3er-Reihe
E30 (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1991
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe E36
1990 - 2000
3er-Reihe
E46
1998 - 2003
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift)
2000 - 2006
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93
2005 - 2010
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2014
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80
2012 - 2016
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2020
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80
2019 - 2022
3er-Reihe
3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift)
2022 - Now
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1975

E21 was introduced.

1979

E21 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E21.

1982

E30 was introduced.

1984

E30 was introduced.

1987

E30 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E30.

1990

3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.

1991

3er-Reihe E36 was introduced.

1998

E46 was introduced.

2000

3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.

2003

3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe E36.

2005

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.

2006

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.

2008

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.

2010

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.

2012

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.

2014

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 was introduced.

2015

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.

2016

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift) was introduced.

2019

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.

2020

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80 was introduced.

2022

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80.

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