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BMW 3-series IV (E46) gallery / page 5
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 #62839 1024 x 768 77 3-series E46 Touring
bmw 3-series pic #62838 1024 x 768 69 3-series E46 Touring
bmw 3-series pic #62837 1600 x 1200 73 Edition 33 (2004—2005 )
bmw 3-series pic #62836 1600 x 1200 71 Edition 33 (2004—2005 )
bmw 3-series pic #62835 1280 x 960 59 Edition 33 (2004—2005 )
bmw 3-series pic #62834 1024 x 768 50 325i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62833 1024 x 768 50 320d (2000)
bmw 3-series pic #62832 1024 x 768 47 320d (2000)
bmw 3-series pic #62831 1024 x 768 61 320d (2000)
bmw 3-series pic #62830 2048 x 1536 50 318i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62829 1600 x 1200 47 318i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62828 2048 x 1536 51 318i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62827 2048 x 1536 49 318i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62826 1600 x 1200 41 318i (2001—2005)
bmw 3-series pic #62825 1600 x 1200 50 318i (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.