Priced on a par with the Porsche Boxster S, the E46 M3 was streets ahead in performance, challenging the much pricier 911 and Audi RS4. Stiffened, wider-tracked with big wheelarches and a massive front spoiler, it packed a 3.2-litre straight-six substantially re-engineered by the M division to generate 343bhp at 7900rpm and 269lb ft at 4900rpm. The E39s are heavier, less “aggressive” more and more spongy. I think the most accurate description would be that the E46 is the younger brother. The faster with more energy. Meanwhile the E39 would be the older brother thats bigger and heavier but also more mature and predictable. 1. BMW E46 3 Series Compact 316ti (2001) BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 316i (1991) (2001) vs BMW E46 3 Series Coupe 320Ci (2000) Magazine. BMW 3 Series Through the Years. Add to Cart • $2,650.00. StreetFighter LA BMW E46 Wide Body Kit Available For: BMW E46 Models. Kit Includes: Front Bumper Extensions, Front flares, Rear Bumper Extensions, Rear Bumper Extensions. All Parts And Body Kits Are CAD Engineered Then Precision Milled Using The Most Advanced Technology In The Automotive Industry. bmw Models. 1-Series. 2004 1 (Compact) 1993 3 2014 4-Series F32 Coupe 2014 4-Series F33 Convertible 2014 4-Series F36 Sedan 2015 4-Series F32 2015 4-Series R6N0. BMW 3 Series Coupe E92 For Sale. Check out a used 2000-2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe for sale. Choose from 31 deals of E46 3 Series Coupe near you. Compare pricing and find your nearest dealership. The headlights alone on the pre-facelift win me over. One of the main reasons I held out for a good pre-facelift. Pre-facelift coupe is one of my favorite looking cars out there. I may be biased cause I own one but, I personally think any and all E46 is a win. Lastly I think you will find in most cases the coup has a higher INSURANCE rate than sedan because of accident rate experience. Summary--coup looks nicer, sedan looks great also (BMW), sedan is more practical and still has great looks. Reply Like. J. As our exclusive test numbers show, it is also very quick for a less-than-$40,000 compact sports sedan: zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 98 mph. The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, which was produced by the German automaker BMW from 1997 to 2006. The E46 was available in sedan, c

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