Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 performance convertible · 3.2-liter S54 DOHC inline-six (333 hp / 262 lb-ft)
2006 BMW M3 Convertible
BMW's 2006 factory service roster identifies the M3 Convertible as a distinct application during the E46-to-E90/E91 transition.
Photo: “2006 BMW 325i.jpg” by DestinationFearFan / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- M3 Convertible
- Body style
- Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 performance convertible
- Engine
- 3.2-liter S54 DOHC inline-six (333 hp / 262 lb-ft)
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed SMG II automated manual
Chassis generation, body, and engine family are primary fitment boundaries.
Compare related 2006 configurations
Compare up to twelve documented pairings, prioritizing the same engine, body, trim and gearbox as this car. This related selection is not a complete factory lineup.
Browse all documented 2006 configurations →
Compare 12 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325Ci Convertible M54 | 2.5-liter M54 DOHC inline-six (184 hp / 175 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 convertible |
| BMW 325Ci Coupe M54 | 2.5-liter M54 DOHC inline-six (184 hp / 175 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 coupe |
| BMW 325Ci Coupe M56 SULEV | 2.5-liter M56 SULEV DOHC inline-six (184 hp / 175 lb-ft) | 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 coupe |
| BMW 330Ci Convertible | 3.0-liter M54 DOHC inline-six (225 hp / 214 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 convertible |
| BMW 330Ci Coupe | 3.0-liter M54 DOHC inline-six (225 hp / 214 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 coupe |
| Current carBMW M3 Convertible | 3.2-liter S54 DOHC inline-six (333 hp / 262 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed SMG II automated manual | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 performance convertible |
| BMW M3 Coupe | 3.2-liter S54 DOHC inline-six (333 hp / 262 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed SMG II automated manual | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 performance coupe |
| BMW 325i E90 Sedan | 3.0-liter N52 DOHC inline-six (215 hp / 185 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan |
| BMW 325xi E90 Sedan | 3.0-liter N52 DOHC inline-six (215 hp / 185 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic | Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan |
| BMW 325xi E91 Sports Wagon | 3.0-liter N52 DOHC inline-six (215 hp / 185 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic | Five-door all-wheel-drive E91 Sports Wagon |
| BMW 330i E90 Sedan | 3.0-liter N52 DOHC inline-six (255 hp / 220 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan |
| BMW 330xi E90 Sedan | 3.0-liter N52 DOHC inline-six (255 hp / 220 lb-ft) | 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic | Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan |
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
These items are filtered to the engine, transmission, trim, and model-year applicability recorded for this configuration. Broad Amazon category searches are suppressed here; shopping links appear only beside catalog-backed part numbers.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2006 BMW M3 Convertible. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 2
- Scheduled topics
- 0
- Applicability stated
- 2
- Exact references
- 1
Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine air-intake filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-intake filter
Exact reference available
3.2-liter S54 DOHC inline-six (333 hp / 262 lb-ft) — K&N 33-2231
K&N 33-2231
Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2006 BMW M3 3.2L S54 gasoline — 33-2231 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2231
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
Catalog: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2006 BMW M3 3.2L S54 gasoline — 33-2231 · checked
Search this part on Amazon
Engine oil filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil filter — catalog fitment
Fitment must be confirmed
Search results may cover different scales, trims and model years. Check each listing; this search does not establish an exact replica of the documented vehicle.
Sources
Other 2006 configurations