A-Class

Buying Used: Mercedes-Benz A-Class for Under R500k

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class brought the luxuries for which this German automaker is renowned to the masses at a more attainable price. We explore the fourth-generation […]

Posted by Charlen Raymond - 14 August 2025

Mercedes-Benz’s A45 S AMG Limited Edition is Ode to Green Hell

Boy racer as it gets, the latest Mercedes-Benz A45 S AMG dubbed ‘Limited Edition’ sees some wild, Green Hell-inspired aesthetic changes. No performance gains, but do you love the colour combo and decals?

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 15 February 2024

New Mercedes-Benz A‑Class Range Pricing and Spec

The full Mercedes-Benz A-Class range has now landed in South Africa. From the entry level A200 to the visceral A45 S, here is much the diminutive tri-pointed star model will cost locally.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 8 August 2023

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and specification

Starting from just under R800k, the A-Class will continue to serve as the most affordable Mercedes-Benz in South Africa before the lineup is axed by the middle of the decade. Details and pricing here.

By Ryan De Villiers - 23 June 2023

A and B-Class Mercedes compact models to get the axe in 2025

The Mercedes compact models will not live to see another generation after rumours emerged that the German automaker will discontinue the A-Class and B-Class by 2025.

By Alex Shahini - 29 June 2022

DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport 7G-DCT

CAPE TOWN – On an ordinary day, Franschhoek Pass represents a fairly intimidating collection of curves. But when you add a fierce Cape storm to […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 28 August 2018

DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz A200 7G-DCT

SPLIT, Croatia – If Mercedes-Benz’s 2012 strategy of reimagining its third-generation A-Class into a fully fledged premium hatchback package has proved an inspired one, both […]

By Ian McLaren - 26 April 2018

Mercedes-AMG boss hints new A35 will have ‘only’ 224 kW

Earlier this year motoring.com.au reported that the upcoming Mercedes-AMG A35 could have a power output of around 250 kW, ensuring that the new entry-level AMG […]

By Damian Adams - 12 April 2018

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

To date there have been a few teasers and spy-shots of the highly anticipated third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class but this is the first official image from […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 26 January 2018

More models to join Mercedes A-Class stable

The A-Class model line-up is soon to receive a new member

By Gareth Dean - 7 March 2014

DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz CLA220 CDI

The Mercedes-Benz CLA220 CDI is a dream machine, but are buyers in need of a wake-up call?

By CAR magazine - 16 February 2014

Mercedes-Benz A180 BE 7G-DCT

BUYERS of premium C-segment hatchbacks typically are young professionals who are either single or recently married. Such well-salaried individuals are likely keen to announce their […]

By CAR magazine - 23 July 2013