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2023 · Mercedes-Benz · Diesel

G-Class

G400d AMG Line

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Cost to own / mo

R36,743

R29/km

Market price

R3,495,000

Annual total

R440,916

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR3,352
InsuranceR6,116
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR10,808
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR25,935
Cost to own / moR36,743

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2.9L
Power
243 kW
Torque
700 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
237 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
2,925 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
9-speed
Power peak
3,600 rpm
Torque peak
1,200 rpm
0–100 km/h
6.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,669 mm
Height
1,969 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Kerb weight
2,472 kg
GVM
3,150 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
667 L
Fuel tank
100 L
Range
1,042 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
275/50 R20
Rear tyres
275/50 R20

Safety

Airbags
9
ISOFIX
Outer Rear I-size
Lane departure
Standard (Lane Keeping Assist)

Comfort & convenience

Cruise control
Adaptive
Keyless
Start
Central locking
Remote
Parking camera
Rear + Surround View
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
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

36/ 100

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

Value1
Efficiency3
Reliability59
Practicality83

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