Specifications are compiled from multiple sources and cross-referenced against manufacturer data and user-reported features. Because vehicle specifications can vary by country of origin or market, accuracy cannot be guaranteed — please confirm any critical details with the seller.
| Model | 3 series |
| Trim | se |
| Body style | saloon |
| Generation | e90 |
| Market | ZA |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Aspiration | turbo |
| Hybrid | No |
| Power | 170 kW · 228 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm · 369 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Engine code | m57 |
| Type | manual |
| Gears | 6 |
| Paddle shifters | No |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s✓ Verified |
| Top speed | 250 km/h · 155 mph |
| CO₂ | 174 g/km✓ Verified |
| Euro standard | Euro 4 |
| Particulate filter | Yes |
| Length | 4520 mm |
| Width | 1817 mm |
| Height | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm |
| Turning circle | 11 m |
| Kerb weight | 1610 kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1800 kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Boot space | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L |
| Standard size | 16 " |
| Optional sizes | 17" |
| Run-flat | Yes |
| Spare | none |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | multi-link |
| Air suspension | No |
| Front brakes | ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | ventilated disc |
| Handbrake | manual |
| Material | cloth |
| Front adjustment | manual |
| Heated (front) | No |
| Ventilated | No |
| Massage | No |
| Rear seats | bench |
| Heated (rear) | No |
| Type | automatic |
| Rear vents | Yes |
| Heated windscreen | No |
| Instrument cluster | analogue |
| Navigation | No |
| DAB radio | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Front lights | halogen |
| Front light features | ✓ Verified |
| Rear lights | halogen |
| Fog lights | Yes |
| DRL | No |
| Sunroof | none |
| Roof rails | No |
| Power fold mirrors | No |
| Heated mirrors | Yes |
| Mirror memory | No |
| Front windows | Electric |
| Rear windows | Electric |
| One-touch windows | front, rear✓ Verified |
| Privacy glass | No |
| Overall | 5 ★ |
| Test year | 2005 |
| Adult occupant | 5 % |
| Child occupant | 4 % |
| Pedestrian | 1 % |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Airbag locations | front, side, curtain |
| Adaptive cruise | No |
| Lane departure warning | No |
| Lane keep assist | No |
| Blind spot monitor | No |
| Rear cross traffic | No |
| Forward collision warning | No |
| Auto emergency braking | No |
| Pedestrian detection | No |
| Traffic sign recognition | No |
| Driver attention monitor | No |
| Auto parking | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No |
| Sensors | rear |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Immobiliser | Yes |
| Deadlocks | Yes |
| Locking wheel nuts | Yes |
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