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2026 · Mercedes-Benz · Petrol

CLE

CLE300-4Matic-cabriolet-AMG-Line

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Cost to own / mo

R24,549

R20/km

Market price

R1,542,062

Annual total

R294,588

Drive Score

70/ 100

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

Value36
Efficiency46
Reliability98
Practicality99

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Cost to own / mo

R24,549

R20/km · R294,588/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Driving style
Fuel region
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR2,600
InsuranceR2,699
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
DepreciationR17,991
Cost to own / moR24,549

Specifications

Body type
cabriolet
Transmission
automatic
Engine
2L
Power
207 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Driven wheels
all
Seats
4
Fuel consumption
7.81 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
176 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
inline
Gears
9-speed
Top speed
250 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,850 mm
Height
1,424 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
Kerb weight
1,930 kg
Doors
2

Capacity & range

Boot space
295 L
Fuel tank
66 L
Range
846 km

Tyres

Front tyres
245/45 R18 (opt 245/40 R19 / opt 245/35 R20)
Rear tyres
275/40 R18 (opt 275/35 R19 / opt 275/35 R20)

Safety

Airbags
7

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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