BMW E46

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BMW E46

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1998–2006
Predecessor	BMW E36
Successor	BMW E90
Class	Entry-level luxury car / Compact executive car
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Platform	FR/AWD
Engine	Otto- and diesel engines I4, I6 2.5L-3.2 L, 77-252 kW
Transmission	5- and 6-speed manual Sequential manual (SMG) 5-speed automatic
Length	4471 mm (176")
Width	1739 mm (68.5")
Height	1415 mm (55.7")
Related	BMW Z4 BMW X3 Rover 75

The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMW's highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was introduced in 1998 and replaced the E36 sedans the same year. The touring and coupé models appeared for 2000, and the compact version for 2001. Despite being introduced last, the E46 compact was the first to be replaced when 1 Series was launched in September 2004.

The E46 sedan underwent a facelift for 2002, which included redesigned headlights, new bumpers and a stiffer chassis. Also, the 316i and 318i models received new, more powerful engines. Then in 2004 the coupe had a facelift which included new headlights, new fenders and bumpers, new selections in exterior color, and redesigned sidemarker lights and tail lights.

In mid-2005 the E46 sedans were phased out in favour of the new E90. The E46 touring was also replaced later that year. As of May 2006, the E46 remains in production as coupé, convertible and M3. The E92 coupé is expected to hit the market in September 2006. When the remaining E90 versions will appear is still uncertain, hence the production of the E46 probably continues well into 2007.

The E46 experienced enormous success in all markets and was widely considered the performance benchmark of its class. The record year for the E46 was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide.^[1]

1 Engines
- 1.1 Petrol
- 1.2 Diesel
2 ZHP Performance Package
3 Gallery
4 Notes
5 External links

[edit] Engines

[edit] Petrol

Model^[2]	Engine	Production^[3]	Volume cm³	Type^[4]	Power kW (PS)	Torque Nm (ft·lbf)	0-100 km/h^[5]
316i	M43B16	1998-2001	1596	I4, 8v	77 (105)	165 (122)	12,4 s
316i/ti	N42B18	2001-2004	1796	I4, 16v	85 (115)	175 (129)	10,9 s
316i/ti	N46B18	2004-2005	1796	I4, 16v	85 (115)	175 (129)	10,9 s
318i	M43TUB19	1998-2001	1895	I4, 8v	87 (118)	180 (133)	10,4 s
318i/Ci/ti	N42B20	2002-2003	1995	I4, 16v	105 (143)	200 (147)	9,3 s
318i/Ci/ti	N46B20	2004-2005			105 (143)		9,3 s
318Ci	N46B20	2005-2007			110 (150)		9,2 s
320i	M52TUB20	1998-2000	1991	I6, 24v	110 (150)	190 (140)	9,9 s
320i/Ci	M52B22/M54B22	2001-2007	2171	I6, 24v	125 (170)	210 (155)	8,2 s
323i/Ci	M52TUB25	1998-2000	2494	I6, 24v	125 (170)	245 (181)	8,0 s
325i/xi/Ci/ti	M54B25	2001-2007	2494	I6, 24v	141 (192)	245 (181)	7,2 s
328i/Ci	M52TUB28	1998-2000	2793	I6, 24v	141 (192)	275 (203)	7,0 s
330i/xi/Ci	M54B30	2001-2007	2979	I6, 24v	170 (231)	300 (221)	6,5 s
M3	S54B32	2001-2006	3246	I6, 24v	252 (343)	355 (262)	5.2 s
M3 CSL	S54B32	2003-2004	3246	I6, 24v	265 (360)	370 (274)	4,9 s

[edit] Diesel

Model	Engine	Production	Volume cm³	Type	Power kW (PS)	Torque Nm (ft·lbf)	0-100 km/h
318d/td	M47D20	2001-2005	1951	I4, 16v	85 (115)	265 (195)	10,7 s
320d	M47D20	1999-2001	1951	I4, 16v	100 (136)	280 (207)	9,9 s
320d/cd/td	M47TUD20	2001-2007	1995	I4, 16v	110 (150)	330 (229)	8,9 s
330d/xd/cd	M57D30	1999-2003	2926	I6, 24v	135 (184)	390 (288)	7,8 s
330d/xd/cd	M57TUD30	2004-2007	2993	I6, 24v	150 (204)	410 (302)	7,2 s

[edit] ZHP Performance Package

In January 2003, at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, BMW of North America introduced the 330i Performance Package, order code ZHP. This was a trim level upgrade that included engine modifications for an increase of 10 HP and 8 LB-FT of torque and a redline increase to 6,800 RPM (from 6,500 in the regular 330i). The ZHP option also provided a 6-speed short-throw manual transmission, a higher final drive ratio and speed limiter setting, a suspension tuned for better handling, and various BMW M exterior trim elements as well as an interior similar to that of the M3.

The ZHP package was available on mid-2003 330i sedans, all 2004-2005 330i sedans, and mid 2004-2005 330Ci coupes & convertibles. It has become a highly sought-after model due to its unique modifications. Car and Driver magazine track-tested the car, which returned a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds and passed through the 1/4 mile in 14.2 seconds.

[edit] Gallery

2000 E46 330d sedan M	2004 E46 325Ci	1999 E46 328Ci rear view	2004 E46 cabriolet
2005 E46 330i ZHP (Performance Package)	1998-2001 BMW 3-Series convertible	Facelifted E46 318i sedan. UK right-hand drive version.	Facelifted E46 318i sedan. The circles on the rear bumper reveals that the vehicle have acoustic parking assistance.
Close-up of the 2002 facelift	BMW E46 Coupe Facelift with optional M Sport Package	BMW 325Xi wagon (US)	BMW E46 320d Touring (2004)
BMW E46 Coupe

[edit] Notes

An i indicates either sedan or touring body; originally the i was shown on vehicles with fuel injectors instead of carburetors, but modern cars are all fuel injected. Coupes and convertibles have Ci and compact hatchbacks have a t. A d indicates a diesel engine. An X indicates the all-wheel drive option.