2012 · BMW · Petrol
3 Series Sedan
320I Sport Steptronic
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R5,990
R5/km
Price when new
R407,847
Est. market price now
~R218,500
Annual total
R71,880
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Cost to own / mo
R5,990
R5/km · R71,880/yr
Specifications
- Body type
- Sedan
- Transmission
- AUTOMATIC
- Engine
- —
- Power
- 135 kW
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Driven wheels
- REAR
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel consumption
- 11 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 138 g/km
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Engine capacity
- 1,997 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder layout
- LONGITUDINAL INLINE 4
- Gears
- 8-speed
- 0–100 km/h
- 7 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 4,624 mm
- Height
- 1,429 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- GVM
- 1,970 kg
- Doors
- 4
Capacity & range
- Boot space
- 480 L
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Towing
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 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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