The BMW 3 Series attained something close to perfection in its fourth generation, internally known as the E46. More recent versions of the 3 Series may be quicker, larger, and far more advanced ...

The fourth generation BMW 3 Series, known as the E46 platform and sold in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006, was not only the best-selling 3 Series of all time, but the best-selling BMW of all time.

The refreshed BMW 3 Series’ focus on new wheels and tech is the wrong direction for enthusiasts, but there are reasons to ...

The E46 generation was the best-selling generation of the BMW 3 Series and is by far their most popular model to date, having sold over 3.2 million examples. Their popularity has also made them ...

J.D. Power last published a seventh-gen 3 Series review in 2020, one year after the redesigned 2019 model went on sale. That ...

The E46 BMW 3 Series is one of the most beloved cars of the past 25 years. Even if I’ve had my beef with them after owning a couple, nobody can doubt the greatness of a golden-era BMW sedan.

For those who haven’t warmed to the post-Chris Bangle era BMWs, the BMW E46 3 Series is regarded as the last truly pretty BMW 3 Series. Launched in 1998, the E46 made its debut as a four-door saloon, ...

A modified BMW 3-Series E46 Compact was recently spotted in Ukraine as a DIY reverse restomod project with a questionable outcome. The unknown builder appears to have drawn inspiration from the ...

BMW presented its fourth iteration of the popular 3 Series. Though the model line had been undergoing styling and technical changes throughout its existence, the E46 model introduced for the 1998 ...

Results from the 1997 BMW 3-Series Euro NCAP crash test paint a better ... wheel in spite of its new airbag system. Autoweek The E46 M3 is a modern classic, with an excellent safety record to ...

Is the BMW 3 Series Sixth-Generation the best? b Or the BMW 3 Series Fourth-Generation E46? Watch our video to see how we rank the Bimmer 3 Series generations.