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BMW 3-series IV (E46) gallery / page 7
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
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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.