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2018 · Mercedes-AMG · Petrol

GLC

GLC43 4Matic

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Cost to own / mo

R8,428

R7/km

Market price

R799,894

Annual total

R101,136

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,896
InsuranceR1,400
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,636
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,792
Cost to own / moR8,428

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3L
Power
270 kW
Torque
520 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
230 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
9-speed
Power peak
6,100 rpm
Torque peak
2,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,656 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
Kerb weight
1,845 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
550 L
Fuel tank
66 L
Range
623 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
2,460 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
235/55 R19 (opt 255/45 R20 / Opt 255/40 R21)

Safety

Airbags
7
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard/Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
2 yr
Maintenance plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
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 R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/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 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

46/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value33
Efficiency7
Reliability59
Practicality83

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