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2006 · BMW · Petrol

3 Series Coupe

325I Steptronic

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Cost to own / mo

R6,421

R5/km

Price when new

R446,800

Est. market price now

~R140,500

Annual total

R77,052

Drive Score

44/ 100

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

Value44
Efficiency12
Running costs37
Practicality83

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Cost to own / mo

R6,421

R5/km · R77,052/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR4,372
InsuranceR202
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR432
Cost to own / moR6,421

Specifications

Body type
coupe
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Engine
Power
160 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
4
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
187 g/km
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
2,497 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 6
Gears
6-speed
0–100 km/h
7 s
Top speed
245 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,580 mm
Height
1,395 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
Ground clearance
143 mm
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
GVM
1,930 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
440 L
Fuel tank
63 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
225/45 R17 91W
Rear tyres
225/45 R17 91W

Safety

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

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Central locking
REMOTE
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Optional
Front park sensors
Optional
Rear park sensors
Optional
Rain sensor
Optional
Multifunction wheel
Optional
Trip computer
Standard
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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