BMW M3 E46
2001–2006 · 6 model years · 4 trims
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Photo: 2004 BMW M3 CSL BSO 25 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 BMW M3 CSL BSA25 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 3 SERIES COUPE (E46) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW M3, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170529-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW M3 rear view by BrackishStowaway, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2004 BMW M3 CSL BSO 25 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 BMW M3 CSL BSA25 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 SERIES COUPE (E46) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M3, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170529-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M3 rear view by BrackishStowaway, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | |||||||
| Coupe 6MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/22 (17) | $49,595 |
| Coupe 6SMG · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $49,595 |
| Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $57,295 |
| Convertible 6SMG · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $57,295 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| Coupe 6MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $47,995 |
| Coupe 6SMG · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $47,995 |
| Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $56,495 |
| Convertible 6SMG · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $56,495 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Coupe 6MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $47,795 |
| Coupe 6SMG · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $47,795 |
| Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $56,295 |
| Convertible 6SMG · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $56,295 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| Coupe 6MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $47,195 |
| Coupe 6SMG · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $47,195 |
| Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $55,195 |
| Convertible 6SMG · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $55,195 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Coupe 6SMG · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $45,900 |
| Convertible 6SMG · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) | RWD | 14/20 (16) | $53,900 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| Coupe 6MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $46,045 |
| Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S54); High-Pressure Double VANOS; 6 individual throttles | 333 | 262 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14/21 (17) | $54,045 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 3 | — |
| 2003 | 5 | — |
| 2002 | 5 | — |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.