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3 Series Sedan

320D Sport Steptronic

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Cost to own / mo

R4,999

R4/km

Price when new

R435,000

Est. market price now

~R238,000

Annual total

R59,988

Drive Score

60/ 100

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

Value51
Efficiency55
Running costs35
Practicality100

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Cost to own / mo

R4,999

R4/km · R59,988/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,510
InsuranceR342
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR732
Cost to own / moR4,999

Specifications

Body type
Sedan
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Engine
Power
135 kW
Torque
380 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
117 g/km
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 4
Gears
8-speed
0–100 km/h
7 s
Top speed
230 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,624 mm
Height
1,429 mm
Wheelbase
2,810 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Kerb weight
1,390 kg
GVM
1,980 kg
Doors
4

Capacity & range

Boot space
480 L
Fuel tank
57 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
205/60 R16
Rear tyres
205/60 R16

Safety

Airbags
8
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
DSC
Traction control
Standard
ISOFIX
REAR OUTER

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
REMOTE
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Optional
Front park sensors
Optional
Rear park sensors
Optional
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
AUDIO; CRUISE; TEL
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
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.

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