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2026 · Mercedes-AMG · Petrol

SL

SL63

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Cost to own / mo

R59,166

R47/km

Market price

R3,983,284

Annual total

R709,992

Drive Score

39/ 100

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

Value11
Efficiency3
Reliability98
Practicality44

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Cost to own / mo

R59,166

R47/km · R709,992/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR4,464
InsuranceR6,971
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
DepreciationR46,472
Cost to own / moR59,166

Specifications

Body type
cabriolet
Transmission
automated dual-clutch
Engine
4L
Power
430 kW
Torque
800 Nm
Driven wheels
all
Seats
2
Fuel consumption
13.41 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
334 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
3,982 cc
Cylinders
8
Cylinder layout
V
Gears
9-speed
Top speed
315 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,705 mm
Height
1,354 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,895 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
213 L
Fuel tank
70 L
Range
522 km

Tyres

Front tyres
265/40 R20 (opt 275/35 R21)
Rear tyres
295/35 R20 (opt 305/30 R21)

Safety

Airbags
6

Ownership

Warranty
2 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.

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