The BMW 3 Series E46 is a sedan produced from 1998 to 2006. It is the 3rd of 6 generations of the 3 Series in our catalog.
Engines: 2.2 (320i) (M54B22), 170 hp. Transmission: automatic; rear-wheel drive. Length 4,471 mm, wheelbase 2,725 mm, fuel tank 63 L.
Facelift: 2001. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1998–2006 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 2.2 (320i) |
| Engine code | M54B22 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5AT GM 5L40-E / 5MT |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,471 mm |
| Width | 1,739 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Fuel tank | 63 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 (320i) | ≈ 27,350 ₸ | ≈ 19,145 ₸ | ≈ 13,675 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: oil consumption; cooling system condition.
Tip: Refresh the cooling system preventively.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 195/65R15, 205/60R15, 205/55R16, 225/50R16; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.2 (320i), code M54B22, 170 hp, 210 Nm.
automatic (5AT GM 5L40-E / 5MT).
Fuel tank 63 l.
For 2026, about 27,350 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.