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BMW Serija 3 E46 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

1998–2005 vs 2005–2012 · Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Wagon

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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005 · 14 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012 · 12 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, Edition SportSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005no listings
BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,265 mm–4,478 mmLength4,520 mm–4,531 mm
Width1,739 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,817 mm
Height1,409 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,418 mm–1,427 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mmWheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume310 l–440 lTrunk volume460 l
Curb weight1,270 kg–1,625 kgCurb weight1,355 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank63 lFuel tank60 l–61 l
Engines
Production years1998–2005Production years2005–2012
Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines12
Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 320dLowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 316d
Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 330iBest 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 335i
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim18 · BaseItems in the base trim23 · Base
Items in the top trim33 · M SportItems in the top trim37 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E46 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

Length: BMW Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm, BMW Serija 3 E46 4,478 mm (a 53 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,725 mm. Boot: 460 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E46 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E46 uses 5.5 l/100 km (320d); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E90 4.5 l/100 km (316d).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E46 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E46 makes 170 kW (231 hp) (330i); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E90 225 kW (306 hp) (335i).

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