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2023 · Mercedes-Benz · Petrol

A-Class

A200 Hatch Progressive

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Cost to own / mo

R9,776

R8/km

Market price

R699,900

Annual total

R117,312

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR1,225
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR4,582
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR5,194
Cost to own / moR9,776

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.3L
Power
120 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
155 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,332 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
7-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
2,000 rpm
0–100 km/h
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,419 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,729 mm
Kerb weight
1,365 kg
GVM
1,920 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
355 L
Fuel tank
43 L
Range
683 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
720 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
205/55 R17 (opt 225/45 R18 / Opt 225/40 R19)
Rear tyres
205/55 R17 (opt 225/45 R18 / Opt 225/40 R19)

Safety

Airbags
7
ISOFIX
Outer Rear
Lane departure
Optional

Comfort & convenience

Cruise control
Standard/Optional
Navigation
Optional
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Multifunction wheel
Touch
Head-up display
Optional
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
2 yr
Maintenance plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
Service interval
20,000 km
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

39/ 100

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

Value2
Efficiency12
Reliability42
Practicality100

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