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2024 · BMW · Petrol

3 Series

320I M Sport A/T (G20)

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Cost to own / mo

R15,020

R12/km

Market price

R970,231

Annual total

R180,240

Drive Score

53/ 100

How this sedan ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, running costs and practicality.

Value4
Efficiency72
Running costs35
Practicality100

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Cost to own / mo

R15,020

R12/km · R180,240/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,121
InsuranceR1,698
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR9,786
Cost to own / moR15,020

Specifications

Body type
sedan
Transmission
automatic
Engine
Power
135 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Driven wheels
rear
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
147 g/km
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
inline
Aspiration
turbocharger
Gears
8-speed
0–100 km/h
7 s
Top speed
235 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,713 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,851 mm
Ground clearance
136 mm
Kerb weight
1,515 kg
GVM
2,070 kg
Doors
4

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
59 L
Range
908 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
225/45 R18 (opt 225/40 R19)
Rear tyres
255/40 R18 (opt 255/35 R19)

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard
ISOFIX
Standard
Lane departure
Optional

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Optional
Navigation
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Head-up display
Optional
Daytime running lights
Standard
Headlights
Standard
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 R26.10/L, diesel R24.79/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 1 July 2026.

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