BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) (1998–2001)
The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) was offered with 16 engine versions (13 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 105 to 231 hp, built 1998–2001.
EnlargeProduction years1998–2001
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length176.0 in (4,471 mm)
Width68.5 in (1,739 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,415 mm) – 56.5 in (1,434 mm)
Cargo volume15.5 cu ft (440 l) – 14.1 cu ft (400 l)
Fuel tank16.6 gal (63 l) – 16.9 gal (64 l)
All BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i (118 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.4 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 318i (118 hp) Automatic | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 12.2 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320d (136 hp) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 9.8 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (150 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.9 s | 136 mph (219 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 320i (150 hp) Automatic | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 10.9 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (170 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8 s | 144 mph (231 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 323i (170 hp) Automatic | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 328i (193 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 328i (193 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 316i (105 hp) | 1999–2001 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 12.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 330 xd (184 hp) | 1999–2001 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) | 8.5 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 330d (184 hp) | 1999–2001 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) | 7.8 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 330 Xi (231 hp) Automatic | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7.4 s | 150 mph (242 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 330 xi (231 hp) | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.6 s | 153 mph (247 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 330i (231 hp) | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 330i (231 hp) Automatic | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7 s | 153 mph (247 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.