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2022 · Mercedes-AMG · Petrol

GLS

GLS63 4Matic+

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Cost to own / mo

R34,294

R27/km

Market price

R3,499,900

Annual total

R411,528

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR4,494
InsuranceR6,125
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR11,959
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR22,336
Cost to own / moR34,294

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
4L
Power
466 kW
Torque
850 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
7
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
296 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
3,982 cc
Cylinders
8
Cylinder layout
V
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
9-speed
Power peak
5,750 rpm
Torque peak
2,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
5,243 mm
Height
1,782 mm
Wheelbase
3,135 mm
Kerb weight
2,700 kg
GVM
3,395 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
355 L
Fuel tank
90 L
Range
667 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
3,300 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
275/45 R21 (opt 285/45 R22 / Opt 285/40 R23)
Rear tyres
315/40 R21 (opt 325/40 R22 / Opt 325/35 R23)

Safety

Airbags
9
ISOFIX
Outer Rear
Lane departure
Standard (Lane Keeping Assist)

Comfort & convenience

Cruise control
Adaptive
USB
Front + Rear
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Sliding Panoramic
Panoramic roof
Sliding
Parking camera
Rear + Surround View
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
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

40/ 100

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

Value1
Efficiency1
Reliability59
Practicality99

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