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BMW 3 Series vs Changan CS75 Pro: the short answer
3 Series has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 481,600 cheaper3 Series from ZAR 911,500 · CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Maximum Power
3 Series285 kW
CS75 Pro138 kW
Maximum Torque
3 Series500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Engine Size
3 Series2998 cc
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
3 Series12.5 km/l
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Ground Clearance
3 Series140 mm
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
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Independent editorial assessment
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive Sedan
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
3 Series
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
CS75 Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
3 Series
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2019
2025
Generation
Seventh-generation G20 BMW 3 Series Sedan, with regular 320i, 320d and 330i derivatives and an M340i xDrive M Performance flagship.
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Facelift History
The seventh-generation G20 has received successive design and interior updates; the current South African page reflects the latest local specification.
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger car
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Length
4714 mm
4730 mm
Width
1827 mm
1870 mm
Height
1440 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
620 l
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
1925 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
951 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
B48
NE15TG
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1494 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
285 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.33 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
59
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 positions
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
PU leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
6-way electric
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Tan microfiber leather
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Automatic climate control
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
10.25-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
10.25-inch LCD
USB Ports
2
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White, Blue, Grey
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km
177 g/km
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1362500 ZAR
474900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1362500
474900
Starting Price Zar
1362500
474900
Spec
3 Series
CS75 Pro
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 3 Series and CS75 Pro comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 3 Series 97 vs CS75 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: 3 Series 49 vs CS75 Pro 52.
Safety-equipment index: 3 Series 92 vs CS75 Pro 76.
Practicality index: 3 Series 62 vs CS75 Pro 79.
Ownership-cover index: 3 Series not separately scored vs CS75 Pro not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
3 Series leads by 10 points
3 Series has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
Performance
3 Series +38
Efficiency
CS75 Pro +3
Safety
3 Series +16
Practicality
CS75 Pro +17
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
3 Series
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
62/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 3 Series
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 3 Series leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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