BMW E46 M3 (2000–2006): specs and known issues
The BMW E46 M3 was produced 2000–2006, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E46 at a glance
| Production | September 2000 – August 2006 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Coupe, Convertible | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm (107.1 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4490 mm (176.8 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1780 mm (70.1 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1370 mm (53.9 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1565 kg (3450 lb) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E46. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
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Generations and body styles
Related models
More M3 chassis codes: E30 · E36 · E92 · F80 · G80 · G81
Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E87 1 Series · E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E84 X1 · E83 X3 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E85 Z4 · E86 Z4 · E89 Z4 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M
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Common questions
When was the BMW E46 M3 produced?
September 2000 – August 2006, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E46 M3?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E46: S52, S54. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M3 (revision 1380359856, read 2026-10-23)
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