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BMW 3 Series

E46 facelift2002–2005

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325xi (manual) ↗5-speed manual · 2002–2005Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp184 hpAll-wheel drive
330i ↗6-speed automatic · 2004–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpRear-Wheel Drive
330i ↗6-speed manual · 2003–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpRear-Wheel Drive
330i (manual) ↗5-speed manual · 2002–2002Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpRear-wheel drive
330xi ↗6-speed manual · 2003–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpAll-Wheel Drive
330xi (automatic) ↗5-speed automatic · 2002–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpAll-wheel drive
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The U.S. E46 sedan received its exterior design update for 2002. The following E90 sedan arrived for model year 2006; coupe and convertible updates followed a different schedule.

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