BMW E46 - Still on top | OTOMOTO TV Test

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In today's episode, we return to the roots of our channel – we present the BMW 3 Series E46, which, despite its age, remains one of the most popular models on OTOMOTO. Why is this car so beloved by Polish drivers? Find out for yourself!

In this episode, we feature a 1999 BMW E46 with a 2.8-liter petrol engine and 193 hp.

00:00 Introduction
00:36 Exterior and Production Years
01:55 Interior and Equipment
06:24 Trunk
07:34 Driving Impressions
08:40 Acceleration and Flexibility Test
09:18 Interior Soundproofing Test
09:57 Visibility and Safety
10:14 Fuel Consumption Test
10:43 Prices
11:39 Model and Engine Range
15:07 Reliability
15:56 Maintenance Costs
16:12 Test Summary

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BMW E46 Engine Codes – Petrol Engines

316i – M43B19 – 4-Cylinder Inline Engine 1.9-liter naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 105 hp, installed in 1999-2001
316i – N42B18 – 1.8-liter in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 116 hp, installed in 2001-2004
316i – N46B18 – 1.8-liter in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 116 hp, installed in 2001-2004
318i – M43B19 – 1.9-liter in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 118 hp, installed in 1998-2001
318i – N42B20 – 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 143 HP installed in 2001-2005
318i – N46B20A – 2-liter in-line 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 143 HP installed in 2003-2005
320i – M52B20TU – 2-liter in-line 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 150 HP installed in 1998-2000
320i – M54B22 – 2.2-liter in-line 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 170 HP installed in 2000-2005
323i – M52B25TU – 2.5-liter in-line 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 170 HP installed in 1998- 2000
325i – M54B25 – 2.5-liter inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 192 hp, installed from 2001 to 2005
328i – M52B28TU – 2.8-liter inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 193 hp, installed from 1998 to 2000
330i – M54B30 – 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 231 hp, installed from 2000 to 2005
M3 – S54B32 – 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 343 hp, installed from 2000 to 2005 – reserved for coupe models
M3 CSL – S54B32HP – 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 360 hp, installed from 2003 to 2004 – reserved for coupe models

BMW E46 Engine Codes – Diesel Engines

318d – M47D20 – 2-liter, 4-cylinder, supercharged diesel engine powered by a fuel injection pump, producing 116 hp, installed from 1999 to 2003
318d – M47D20TU – 2-liter, 4-cylinder, supercharged diesel engine powered by common rail injection, producing 116 hp, installed from 2003 to 2005
320d – M47D20 – 2-liter, 4-cylinder, supercharged diesel engine powered by a fuel injection pump injection pump, producing 136 HP, installed between 1998 and 2001.
320d – M47D20TU – 4-cylinder, 2-liter supercharged diesel engine with common rail injection, producing 150 HP, installed between 2001 and 2005.
330d – M57D30 – 6-cylinder, 3-liter supercharged diesel engine with common rail injection, producing 184 HP, installed between 1999 and 2002.
330d – M57D30TU – 6-cylinder, 3-liter supercharged diesel engine with common rail injection, producing 204 HP, installed between 2003 and 2005.

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