Compare BMW 3 Series E46 vs BMW 3 Series E46 LCI vs BMW 3 Series E36

BMW 3 Series E46

BMW 3 Series E46 LCI

BMW 3 Series E36

BMW 3 Series E46BMW 3 Series E46 LCIBMW 3 Series E36
Variants
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT
316i
316i AT
318d
318d AT
318i
320d
320d AT
320i
320i AT
325i
325i AT
325ix
325xi AT
330d
330d AT
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xd AT
330xi
330xi AT
316i M40
316i M40 AT
316i M43
316i M43 AT
318i M40
318i M40 AT
318i M43
318i M43 AT
318is M42
318is M42 AT
318tds
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
325i
325i AT
325td
325td AT
325tds
325tds AT
328i
328i AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score52%65%57%
Pros
  • Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
  • Easy to DIY
  • Simple and classy exterior design
  • Good M54 and M57 engine options
  • Good towing capacity
  • Classic BMW handling characteristics
  • Clean, classy design
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good aftermarket support
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Functional interior
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uglier than pre-facelift
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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