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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
bmw 3-series pic #62870 1024 x 768 60 325i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62869 1024 x 768 45 325i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62868 1024 x 768 56 325i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62867 1024 x 768 57 318i UK-spec (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62866 1024 x 768 55 318i UK-spec (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62865 1024 x 768 52 330Xi (2000—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62864 1024 x 768 54 330Xi (2000—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62863 1024 x 768 45 330Xi (2000—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62862 1600 x 1200 57 330i (2000—2001)
bmw 3-series pic #62861 1600 x 1200 58 330i (2000—2001)
bmw 3-series pic #62860 1024 x 768 49 320d (1998—2001)
bmw 3-series pic #62859 2048 x 1536 47 320d (1998—2001)
bmw 3-series pic #62858 1024 x 768 49 328i (1998—2000)
bmw 3-series pic #62857 1024 x 768 51 328i (1998—2000)
bmw 3-series pic #62856 1024 x 768 54 328i (1998—2000)

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.