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2022 · Mercedes-Benz · Petrol

A-Class

A250 Hatch AMG Line

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Cost to own / mo

R10,006

R8/km

Market price

R809,475

Annual total

R120,072

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR2,164
InsuranceR1,417
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR4,841
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR5,166
Cost to own / moR10,006

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
165 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
147 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
7-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
1,800 rpm
0–100 km/h
6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,419 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Wheelbase
2,729 mm
Kerb weight
1,455 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
370 L
Fuel tank
51 L
Range
785 km

Towing

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

Tyres

Front tyres
225/45 R18 (opt 225/40 R19)

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
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Touch
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

38/ 100

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

Value2
Efficiency10
Reliability42
Practicality100

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