2018 · Mercedes-Benz · Petrol

A-Class

A200 Urban Auto

Cost to own / mo

R5,757

R5/km

Market price

R349,950

Annual total

R69,084

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR2,663

InsuranceR612

MaintenanceR1,220

Licence discR40

Running costs / moR4,535

Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,222

Cost to own / moR5,757

Specifications

Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

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

41/ 100

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

Value21

Efficiency1

Reliability42

Practicality100

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