BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)1998, 1999, 2000, 2001: specs, Fuel consumption, DimensionsIn 1997, BMW released the 4th generation of the 3 Series - E46. It offered 5 different body styles: 4-door sedan/coupe; 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible; 3-door hatchback and a 5-door wagon/estate. Its production ended in 2006. As a replacement, BMW launched E90.