3 SERIES E46
1998 – 2006sedan
Total Revs
17
Global Rank
#164
Gen Rank
1 MORE REVS TO REACH #163 IN OVERALL GEN
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About the 3 Series E46
The E46 is the 3 Series that everyone remembers as perfect. The chassis split the difference between the E36's softness and the E30's rawness. The inline-six engines — from the smooth 320i to the screaming S54 M3 — defined what a naturally aspirated BMW should feel like. The steering was hydraulic and alive. The proportions were right. The E46 was the last 3 Series built before iDrive, run-flat tires, and electric steering changed the formula. For a lot of people, it's still the benchmark.