Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E46 · 2000–2006
BMW M3 M3 E46 · 343 hp (2000 to 2006)
The BMW M3 M3 of the E46 generation uses the S54B32 petrol engine with 343 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 343 PS / 252 kW
- Displacement
- 3 246 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- S54B32
- Period covered
- 2000–2006
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
343 hp (252 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2000 to 2006.
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In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The S54B32 engine is also fitted to: BMW Z3 (E36/7 – E36/8), BMW Z4 (E85/E86).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW M3 M3 E46?
The S54B32 petrol engine (3 246 cc), 343 hp (252 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW M3 M3?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S54B32 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026