BMW 3-series IV (E46) photos - Photo Gallery Page #2

BMW 3-series IV (E46) gallery / page 2

All photos 1459 I (E21) 46 1975–1983 II (E30) 44 1982–1994 III (E36) 63 1990–2000 IV (E46) 203 1997–2006 V (E90) 334 2004–2013 VI (F30) 531 2011–2019 VII (G20) 185 2018

1024 x 768 42 2001–2005

1024 x 768 67 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 74 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 65 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 75 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 77 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 71 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 78 3-series E46 Sedan

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1024 x 768 72 3-series E46 Sedan

1024 x 768 53 3-series E46 Sedan

1280 x 960 69 330i (2001—2005)

1280 x 960 60 325Xi

1024 x 768 50 325i (2001—2005)

1024 x 768 59 325i (2001—2005)

Introduced in 1997, Chris Bangle and Erik Goplen's E46 refined every aspect of the 3 Series blueprint. Featuring subtle wheel arch flares, smooth sculpted lines, and a high-grade interior, it raised the bar for premium compact build quality.

Engine options included smooth M54 inline-sixes and diesel powerhouses like the 330d. With near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, communicative steering, and exceptional reliability, the E46 became the gold standard against which all sports sedans were measured.