BMW 3 Series Compact The Compact body of the BMW 3 Series, identified by code E46.
E46
Generation / body3 Series Sedan · E21 · 1975–1983 3 Series Sedan 2-Door · E30 · 1982– 3 Series Sedan 4-Door · E30 · 1983– 3 Series Convertible · E30 · 1986–1993 3 Series Touring · E30 · 1987–1994 3 Series Sedan · E36 · 1990–1998 3 Series Coupé · E36 · 1992– 3 Series Convertible · E36 · 1993–1999 3 Series Compact · E36 · 1994–2000 3 Series Touring · E36 · 1995–1999 3 Series Sedan · E46 · 1998–2005 3 Series Touring · E46 · 1999–2005 3 Series Coupé · E46 · 1999–2006 3 Series Convertible · E46 · 2000–2006 3 Series Compact · E46 · 2001–2004 3 Series Sedan · E90 · 2005– 3 Series Touring · E91 · 2005– 3 Series Coupé · E92 · 2006– 3 Series Convertible · E93 · 2007– 3 Series Sedan · F30 · 2012– 3 Series Touring · F31 · 2012– 3 Series Gran Turismo · F34 · 2013– 3 Series M3 Sedan · F80 · 2014– 3 Series Sedan · G20 · 2019– 3 Series Touring · G21 · 2019– 3 Series Sedan Long Wheelbase · G28 · 2019– 3 Series M3 Sedan · G80 · 2021– 3 Series M3 Touring · G81 · 2022– 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E21 · – 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E30 · – 3 Series Baur Topcabriolet · E36 · – 3 Series Sedan Long Wheelbase · F35 · – Model316ti Compact 318ti Compact 318td Compact 320td Compact 325ti Compact Selected generation models, including overseas specifications
Vehicle details This entry distinguishes the E46 body and its principal powertrain and performance models. Model specifications describe the versions recorded in BMW's historical archive; figures without a specified market or revision do not apply to every model year.
Production years 2001–2004
Body Hatchback
Powertrain Diesel · Petrol 316ti Compact
Development / body code E46
Powertrain Petrol
Engine layout Inline four-cylinder 