The Mercedes-Benz range in South Africa
Every passenger car Mercedes-Benz South Africa lists, explained for owners: what each one is, how it is powered and what is worth knowing. No prices; for those, speak to an authorised dealer.
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Sedans
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CLA Sedan
The third-generation CLA Sedan arrived in 2026 as a 48-volt hybrid petrol CLA 200 and an electric CLA 250+ with a claimed WLTP range of up to 792 km.
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C-Class Sedan
The W206 C-Class Sedan is assembled in East London and sold with mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines plus a 500 kW Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrid.
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E-Class Sedan
The W214 E-Class Sedan offers rear-drive mild-hybrid E 200 and E 220 d models, a 540-litre boot and the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID as its plug-in option.
SUVs
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EQS SUV
The X296 EQS SUV is an all-electric luxury SUV with dual-motor 4MATIC drive, a claimed range of up to 616 km and an optional third row of seats.
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EQE SUV
The X294 EQE SUV is the SUV version of the EQE electric sedan; it launched locally as the EQE 350 4MATIC and is now listed as the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53.
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GLA
The H247 GLA is a compact SUV sold locally as the mild-hybrid GLA 200 petrol and the GLA 200 d turbodiesel, both with front-wheel drive.
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GLC
The X254 GLC is a mid-range SUV with 4MATIC on every local model, mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines and the 500 kW AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE.
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GLC Coupé
The C254 GLC Coupé gives the GLC a sloping roofline, with two 4MATIC turbodiesels plus Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 petrol and GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE plug-in versions.
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GLE
The V167 GLE is a large 4MATIC SUV with mild-hybrid power, currently listed locally as the six-cylinder GLE 450 d diesel and the petrol Mercedes-AMG GLE 53.
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GLE Coupé
The C167 GLE Coupé pairs GLE running gear with a sloping roofline and is offered locally as the diesel GLE 450 d and the petrol Mercedes-AMG GLE 53.
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GLS
The X167 GLS is a full-size seven-seat SUV with 4MATIC and mild-hybrid power, sold locally with a six-cylinder diesel, a V8 petrol and an AMG GLS 63.
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 turns the GLS into a rear-seat-focused luxury SUV, with a mild-hybrid V8, 4MATIC and seating for four or five.
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G-Class
The G-Class off-roader is offered locally as the G 450 d diesel, the Mercedes-AMG G 63 V8 and the four-motor electric G 580 with EQ Technology.
Hatchback
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A-Class Hatchback
The W177 A-Class Hatchback is the only hatchback in the local Mercedes-Benz range, sold as the A 200 with a 1.3-litre turbo petrol and front-wheel drive.
Coupés
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CLA Coupé
The CLA Coupé is the previous-generation C118 CLA, still listed beside the new model with a 1.3-litre mild-hybrid petrol, a turbodiesel and AMG versions.
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CLE Coupé
The C236 CLE Coupé replaced the C-Class and E-Class coupés with a single two-door model, sold with mild-hybrid petrol engines and an AMG CLE 53.
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Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé
The two-door C192 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé is sold locally as the GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, a 600 kW V8 plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive and optional 2+2 seating.
Cabriolets and roadsters
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CLE Cabriolet
The A236 CLE Cabriolet is a four-seat soft-top that replaced the C-Class and E-Class cabriolets, with mild-hybrid petrol power and AIRSCARF neck heating.
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Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster
The R232 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster has a fabric roof and 2+2 seating; the V8 SL 63 4MATIC+ is now the local model, after a four-cylinder SL 43 opened the range.
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Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is a comfort-tuned, two-seat V8 roadster with 4MATIC+ drive that reached South Africa in May 2026.
People carriers
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V-Class
The W447 V-Class is a luxury people carrier sold in South Africa as the V 300 d Exclusive, with seven seats in standard form and a 174 kW turbodiesel.
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Vito Tourer
The Vito Tourer is the eight-seat passenger version of the Vito van, listed among passenger cars as the 140 kW Tourer Select, with 114 and 116 CDI versions too.
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Vito Mixto
The Vito Mixto is a five-seat crew-cab Vito with a load area behind the second row, listed as the 140 kW Mixto Select alongside 114 and 116 CDI versions.
Range as listed on the Mercedes-Benz South Africa website on 18 October 2026. Availability, specifications and names change; confirm details with an authorised dealer. This guide is written independently from public sources and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.