Mercedes-Benz South Africa has slashed the prices of its locally built C-Class sedan, with the most drastic drop coming in at a considerable R122 079…
- Price cuts for all C200 and C220d variants
- Reductions range from R86 970 to R122 079
- Mercedes-AMG C43 and C63 S not included
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has quietly slashed the prices of its mainstream C-Class range – a line-up that is, of course, produced in East London – repositioning both the petrol-powered C200 and the turbodiesel C220d versions of its locally built W206-series sedan.
The news comes after the German brand reduced the list prices of every variant in its wide range of models – except the fully electric vehicles, that is – back in April 2025. However, these latest C-Class price cuts are deeper still (big thanks to the folks at duoporta.com for helping us work through the numbers!).
Yes, the C200 Avantgarde’s price has been dropped by a whopping R99 863 , from R1 040 519 to R940 656, meaning the C-Class portfolio again sports a sub-R1-million starting price. The C200 AMG Line, meanwhile, costs a significant R86 970 less than before, with its sticker price falling from R1 095 919 to R1 008 949.
But it’s the C220d Avantgarde that sees the most drastic price drop, with a R122 079 reduction meaning its starting price has fallen from R1 106 502 to R984 423. Finally, the C220d AMG Line has had its price slashed by a considerable R98 354 , decreasing from R1 161 902 to R1 063 548.
Note, however, the Mercedes-AMG C43 and Mercedes-AMG C63 SE Performance are not included in this latest repositioning exercise, so these high-performance variants remain priced at R1 709 405 and R2 412 842, respectively. In addition, keep in mind the C200 and C220d derivatives each saw price increases of approximately R20 000 in July 2025 (somewhat curiously, considering the timing of this latest cut).
Of course, the repositioning of the core C-Class range sees this executive sedan’s new pricing bookends of R940 656 and R1 063 548 more closely aligned with those of its key rival, the BMW 3 Series (currently priced from R913 731 to R1 067 731, excluding the M340i xDrive and M3 Competition M xDrive). The new Audi A5 Sedan , meanwhile, runs from R1 123 000 to R1 281 800.
As a reminder, the locally built W206-series C-Class was introduced to SA in the 3rd quarter of 2021. The C200 employs a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 150 kW and 300 Nm to the rear wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. A mild-hybrid system is also included, capable of briefly adding around 15 kW and 200 Nm.
Meanwhile, the C220d uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel motor. Likewise equipped with a mild-hybrid set-up, this oil-burning engine sends 147 kW and 440 Nm to the rear axle through a 9-speed auto.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2025) price adjustments
| DERIVATIVE | OLD PRICE | NEW PRICE | DIFFERENCE |
| C200 Avantgarde | R1 040 519 | R940 656 | -R99 863 |
| C200 AMG Line | R1 095 919 | R1 008 949 | -R86 970 |
| C220d Avantgarde | R1 106 502 | R984 423 | -R122 079 |
| C220d AMG Line | R1 161 902 | R1 063 548 | -R98 354 |
The prices above include a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan (which Mercedes-Benz SA says the buyer “shall be entitled to exclude from the purchase”).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class models are included in the recent price cuts?
A: The price cuts apply to the locally built W206-series C-Class sedan derivatives: the petrol-powered C200 and the turbodiesel C220d, including both the Avantgarde and AMG Line trim levels. The Mercedes-AMG C43 and C63 SE Performance are not included.
Q: What is the range of the price reductions, and which derivative saw the biggest drop?
A: The reductions range from R86 970 to R122 079. The C220d Avantgarde saw the most drastic cut, with a reduction of R122 079, bringing its new price to R984 423.
Q: What is the new starting price for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class portfolio?
A: The C-Class portfolio’s new starting price is R940 656 for the C200 Avantgarde, which is a reduction of R99 863 from its previous price of R1 040 519. This means the C-Class again has a starting price below R1-million.
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