BMW 3-series IV (E46) photos - Photo Gallery Page #8

BMW 3-series IV (E46) gallery / page 8

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

1600 x 1200 47 3-series E46 Coupe

1600 x 1200 61 3-series E46 Coupe

1600 x 1200 48 3-series E46 Coupe

1600 x 1200 46 330Ci (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 42 330Ci (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 45 330Cd (2003-2006)

2048 x 1536 52 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 52 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 47 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 57 330Cd (2003-2006)

2048 x 1536 57 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 55 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 60 330Cd (2003-2006)

1600 x 1200 54 325Ci (2003-2006)

2048 x 1536 53 320Cd (2003-2006)

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.