Free BMW 3 Series (E46) VIN Decoder
Decode your BMW 3 Series (E46) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 21 variants (1997+). No registration.
BMW 3 Series (E46) specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 3 Series (E46) variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 330i 5MT RWD (231 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 330xi 5MT RWD (231 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 328i 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 328i 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 325i 5AT RWD (192 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 325i 5MT RWD (192 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 330d 5AT RWD (184 HP) | 1997 | Diesel | 2.9 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) | 1997 | Diesel | 2.9 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.2 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.2 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 323i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 323i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320d 5AT RWD (136 HP) | 1997 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320d 5MT RWD (136 HP) | 1997 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 4AT RWD (118 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 1.9 L | 117 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 5MT RWD (118 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 1.9 L | 117 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 1.9 L | 103 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) | 1997 | Petrol | 1.9 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
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