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BMW 3-Series E46

Years1998–2001
BodySedan
Variants52

The BMW 3-Series E46 is a sedan, produced 1998–2001. This generation includes 52 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 105 to 231 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. Drive configurations available include ALL WHEEL DRIVE and REAR WHEEL DRIVE. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

BMW 3-Series 1998 front view

BMW 3-Series E4652 variants

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BMW 330xi Executive
2,979 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
7.4s
10.3l/100km
246g/km
BMW 330xi Executive
2,979 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
6.6s
9.6l/100km
229g/km
BMW 330xi
2,979 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
7.4s
10.3l/100km
246g/km
BMW 330xi
2,979 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
6.6s
9.6l/100km
229g/km
BMW 330i Executive
2,979 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
7.0s
9.6l/100km
230g/km
BMW 330i Executive
2,979 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
6.5s
9.1l/100km
218g/km
BMW 330i
2,979 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
7.0s
9.6l/100km
230g/km
BMW 330i
2,979 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
231hp / 170 kW
6.5s
9.1l/100km
218g/km
BMW 328i Executive
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.1s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
BMW 328i Executive
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.0s
9.1l/100km
216g/km
BMW 328i
2,793 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.1s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
BMW 328i
2,793 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
7.0s
9.1l/100km
216g/km
BMW 325xi Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.5s
10.3l/100km
247g/km
BMW 325xi Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
7.4s
9.6l/100km
230g/km
BMW 325xi
2,494 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.5s
10.3l/100km
247g/km
BMW 325xi
2,494 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
7.4s
9.6l/100km
230g/km
BMW 325i Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.3s
9.5l/100km
229g/km
BMW 325i Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
7.2s
9.0l/100km
217g/km
BMW 325i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.3s
9.5l/100km
229g/km
BMW 325i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
7.2s
9.0l/100km
217g/km
BMW 330xd Executive
2,926 cc·Automatic·AWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.8s
8.7l/100km
232g/km
BMW 330xd Executive
2,926 cc·Manual·AWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.5s
7.6l/100km
202g/km
BMW 330xd
2,926 cc·Automatic·AWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.8s
8.7l/100km
232g/km
BMW 330xd
2,926 cc·Manual·AWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.5s
7.6l/100km
202g/km
BMW 330d Executive
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.2s
8.0l/100km
213g/km
BMW 330d Executive
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
7.8s
6.7l/100km
178g/km
BMW 330d
2,926 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
8.2s
8.0l/100km
213g/km
BMW 330d
2,926 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
184hp / 135 kW
7.8s
6.7l/100km
178g/km
BMW 323i Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.1l/100km
239g/km
BMW 323i Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.0s
9.0l/100km
215g/km
BMW 323i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.1l/100km
239g/km
BMW 323i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.0s
9.0l/100km
215g/km
BMW 320i Executive
2,171 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
BMW 320i Executive
2,171 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.3s
8.9l/100km
213g/km
BMW 320i
2,171 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
BMW 320i
2,171 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
8.3s
8.9l/100km
213g/km
BMW 320i Executive
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.9s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
BMW 320i Executive
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
8.9l/100km
212g/km
BMW 320i
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.9s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
BMW 320i
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
8.9l/100km
212g/km
BMW 320d Executive
1,951 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.3s
6.9l/100km
207g/km
BMW 320d Executive
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
9.9s
5.7l/100km
152g/km
BMW 320d
1,951 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
10.3s
6.9l/100km
207g/km
BMW 320d
1,951 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
136hp / 100 kW
9.9s
5.7l/100km
152g/km
BMW 318i Executive
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
118hp / 87 kW
12.2s
9.2l/100km
220g/km
BMW 318i Executive
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
118hp / 87 kW
10.4s
8.0l/100km
190g/km
BMW 318i
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
118hp / 87 kW
12.2s
9.2l/100km
220g/km
BMW 318i
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
118hp / 87 kW
10.4s
8.0l/100km
190g/km
BMW 316i Executive
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
105hp / 77 kW
13.6s
9.0l/100km
214g/km
BMW 316i Executive
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
105hp / 77 kW
12.2s
7.9l/100km
188g/km
BMW 316i
1,895 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
105hp / 77 kW
13.6s
9.0l/100km
214g/km
BMW 316i
1,895 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
105hp / 77 kW
12.2s
7.9l/100km
188g/km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001)?

The BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) is a sedan. All 52 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) have?

The BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) has 52 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) produced?

The BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) was produced 1998–2001. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001)?

The BMW 3-serie E46 (1998-2001) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.