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2005 · BMW · Petrol

3 Series Sedan

330I

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Cost to own / mo

R5,577

R4/km

Price when new

R383,000

Est. market price now

~R148,500

Annual total

R66,924

Drive Score

46/ 100

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

Value32
Efficiency16
Running costs35
Practicality100

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Cost to own / mo

R5,577

R4/km · R66,924/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR3,491
InsuranceR213
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR457
Cost to own / moR5,577

Specifications

Body type
Sedan
Transmission
MANUAL
Engine
Power
190 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Driven wheels
REAR
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
2,996 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder layout
LONGITUDINAL INLINE 6
Gears
6-speed
0–100 km/h
6 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,520 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
Ground clearance
143 mm
Kerb weight
1,555 kg
GVM
2,000 kg
Doors
4

Capacity & range

Boot space
460 L
Fuel tank
63 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,800 kg

Tyres

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

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
X
Stability control
DSC
Traction control
Standard
Lane departure
X

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Central locking
REMOTE
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Standard
Front park sensors
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.

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