← All vehicles

2003 · BMW · Petrol

3 Series Coupe

325CI Exclusive Steptronic

← More coupes ranked by cost to own

Cost to own / mo

R6,288

R5/km

Price when new

R355,500

Est. market price now

~R111,000

Annual total

R75,456

Drive Score

49/ 100

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

Value47
Efficiency13
Running costs37
Practicality100

Personalise your estimate

Adjust the assumptions — the monthly total recalculates live, in your browser.

Cost to own / mo

R6,288

R5/km · R75,456/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR4,372
InsuranceR159
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR341
Cost to own / moR6,288

Specifications

Body type
coupe
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Engine
Power
141 kW
Torque
245 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
2,494 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 6
Gears
5-speed
0–100 km/h
8 s
Top speed
226 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,488 mm
Height
1,369 mm
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
Kerb weight
1,475 kg
GVM
1,935 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
460 L
Fuel tank
63 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
225/45 R17
Rear tyres
225/45 R17

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Central locking
REMOTE
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Optional
Rear park sensors
Optional
Rain sensor
Optional
Multifunction wheel
Standard
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 R26.10/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.

Head to head

How does the BMW 3 Series Coupe compare?

See it side-by-side against any other vehicle in South Africa.

Compare this car →