BMW 3 series 1999 E46 Coupe

This generation of BMW 3 series E46 has been produced from September, 1999 to December, 2003. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with nine petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 3.0 litres and power of from 116 to 231 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 1999 E46 coupe average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.1 to 10 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1999 E46 coupe petrol engine version is BMW 316i, consuming 7.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 9 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

BMW 3 series 1999 E46 coupe CO2 emissions are from 175 to 241 grams per kilometer. BMW 3 series version with the lowest CO2 emissions is BMW 318Ci, which produces 175 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.5 seconds has BMW 330Ci version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 318Ci reaching this speed only in 12 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 231 hp version (BMW 330Ci).

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 449 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 1 cm longer than Ford Focus sedan, but 3 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis hatchback. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1785 to 1965 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 410 litres.

This BMW is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 2600 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 280 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3000 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their BMW 3 series in average time of 1 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 3 series received average grade 7.7 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 94% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.

BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 1999 - 2003 coupe price in Latvia is from 2000 € to 3900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is above average - BMW 3 series is approximately for 45 percents cheaper then average coupes of this age (compare coupes 1999 - 2003 prices). The reason of BMW 3 series low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.