BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 Engines
The BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 was offered with 16 engines we cover — pick the exact one from your logbook or ECU sticker to get accurate figures, not a range-wide average.
- 316i 115hp · Petrol
- 318D 115hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 318i 118hp · Petrol
- 318i 136hp · Petrol
- 318i 143hp · Petrol
- 320D 136hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 320D 150hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 320i 150hp · Petrol
- 320i 170hp · Petrol
- 323i 170hp · Petrol
- 325i 192hp · Petrol
- 328i 193hp · Petrol
- 330D 184hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 330D 193hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 330D 204hp · Turbo-Diesel
- 330i 231hp · Petrol
Workshops working on the BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 will find 16 engines listed here, each linking through to its own performance data rather than a shared estimate for the generation.
Frequently asked questions
Which tuning stages does the BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 support?
It depends on the specific engine — pick yours below and its performance page will show exactly which stages (Stage 1, and Stage 2 where supported) are available.
How fast can a BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 file be turned around?
Typically a few hours from upload, tracked live in the member panel once your request is open.
Is ECU remapping safe on the BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005?
Yes, when done within the limits set for that specific engine — which is exactly what our stage options are calibrated to. Every file is worked by someone experienced with that engine family.
How do I identify my exact BMW 3 serie E46 - 1998 - 2005 engine?
Check the ECU sticker under the hood, or the engine code on your vehicle documents — either one will match against the list below.