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2011 · BMW · Petrol

1 Series Convertible

135I

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Cost to own / mo

R6,938

R6/km

Market price

R559,850

Annual total

R83,256

Drive Score

60/ 100

How this Cabriolet ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value57
Efficiency54
Reliability34
Practicality96

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Cost to own / mo

R6,938

R6/km · R83,256/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,863
InsuranceR980
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR1,680
Cost to own / moR6,938

Specifications

Body type
Cabriolet
Transmission
MANUAL
Engine
Power
225 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
4
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
216 g/km
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
2,979 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 6
Gears
6-speed
0–100 km/h
5 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,360 mm
Height
1,392 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
121 mm
Kerb weight
1,590 kg
GVM
2,030 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
260 L
Fuel tank
53 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
0 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
215/40 R18
Rear tyres
245/35 R18

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
DSC
Traction control
Standard
ISOFIX
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Optional
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Central locking
REMOTE
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Optional
Front park sensors
Optional
Rear park sensors
Optional
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
AUDIO; PHONE
Trip computer
Standard
Headlights
Optional
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Standard
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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