BMW 3 Series Sedan - Generation 4.1 (1998-2002)

BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN (1998-2002)

Known as the E46 chassis, this model had spawned a convertible, coupe, and wagon versions which were officially sold (previous ones were through grey imports). The sedan was first available with a 1.9 and 2.5 engine but a base 316i resurrected later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	325i	318i	316i
Years Available	Late 1998-January 2002	Late 1998-January 2002	2000-2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M54B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M43TUB19 1.9 DOHC 16V I4	1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	192hp @ 6,000rpm	118hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	245Nm @ 3,500rpm	180Nm @ 3,900rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	63 Liters	63 Liters	63 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,470mm	4,470mm	4,470mm
Width	1,740mm	1,740mm	1,740mm
Height	1,415mm	1,415mm	1,415mm
Wheelbase	2,725mm	2,725mm	2,725mm
Curb Weight	1,395kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	225/50 R16	195/65 R15	195/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Corner Brake Control	Yes, With Corner Brake Control	Yes, With Corner Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	First Aid Kit
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: M Body Kits, White Turn Light Indicators, Trip Computer	Adds: None	Electronically Adjustable Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather, M Sport	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Myrtle Wood Interior Accents	Service Interval Indicator
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	8	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Audi A4, Jaguar X Type, Mercedes C Class, Volvo S60, Volvo S70