2025 BMW 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition: SA Price & Specs

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series, BMW South Africa has introduced the 50 Jahre Edition models to our shores. Only 50 examples will be available. See pricing below.

2025 BMW 3 Series 320i 50 Jahre Edition

320i 50 Jahre Edition. Image: BMW

Based on the seventh-generation 3 Series, the 50 Jahre Edition, as its name suggests, was designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BMW’s premium midsize sedan. Inspired by 3 Series iterations of the past, the special edition is available with several “signature” exterior paint finishes – Aegean Blue and British Racing Green from the third generation, Stratus Grey from the fourth generation, and Lime Rock Grey from the sixth generation.

2025 BMW 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition Price in SA

Limited to only 50 examples locally, the 50 Jahre Edition is exclusively available with the 320i and M340i xDrive derivatives. The 320i M Jahre Edition is priced from R1 067 730.80, making it R104 000 more expensive than the 320i M Sport model. The limited-edition M340i xDrive costs R1 422 607.30, signifying a R58 000 premium over the “standard” model. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a two-year/unlimited km warranty.

  • BMW 320i 50 Jahre Edition Steptronic – R1 067 730.80
  • BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition Sport Steptronic – R1 422 607.30

The interior of the British Racing Green 320i 50 Jahre Edition features perforated Sensatec upholstery, finished in Cognac. The special-edition M340i’s interior sports black Vernasca leather, replete with blue contrast stitching.

The firm’s M Sport package, which includes black high-gloss accents, and aluminium trim are included as standard. BMW’s CraftedClarity gear selector is also present. Other standard items include Comfort Access, Park Assist Plus, Driving Assist Professional, Harmon/Kardon audio, and adaptive M suspension.

2025 BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition

M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition. Image: BMW

As a reminder, the 320i employs a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol engine. Coupled with en eight-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain delivers 135 kW and 300 N.m of torque to the road via the rear axle. BMW claims a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.4 seconds, a top speed of 235 km/h, and an average fuel consumption of 6.5 L/100 km.

The M340i xDrive is equipped with the German marque’s familiar 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six, which produces 285 kW and 500 N.m for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.3 seconds. The all-paw M Performance model has a top speed of 250 km/h. BMW claims an average fuel consumption of 8.0 L/100 km.

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