Mercedes-Benz spotting · South Africa
Mercedes-Benz in South Africa
As of 7 October 2026, Car Spotting users have logged 39 real Mercedes-Benz cars in South Africa: 18 different models. The most spotted models are the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (8), Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (5) and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (5). The most expensive car seen is a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (about $3.5M), and the fastest is a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (318 km/h). Most spots are around Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg. South Africa accounts for 0.6% of all 6,091 Mercedes-Benz spots worldwide.
Data as of · first spot 20 July 2024 · latest 30 August 2026
- Cars spotted
- 39
- Models
- 18
- Exotic & luxury
- 19
- Est. total value
- $12M
Highlights
Rarest, priciest and fastest Mercedes-Benzs in South Africa
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Priciest · $3.5M Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
Kimberley, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $3.5M
- Top speed
- 290 km/h
- Spotted
- Apr 25
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Fastest · 318 km/h Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Somerset West, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $2.0M
- Top speed
- 318 km/h
- Spotted
- Oct 24
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Only one on the map Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Pretoria, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $40k
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Spotted
- May 25
- Only one on the map
Mercedes-Benz 230E
Dalton, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $15k
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Spotted
- Apr 25
- Rare · only 2 spotted
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
Pretoria, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $40k
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Spotted
- Apr 25
- Rare · only 3 spotted
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Coupe
George, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $80k
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Spotted
- Feb 25
Most spotted models
- 1Mercedes-Benz G-Class 8 spots
- 2Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 5 spots
- 3Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 5 spots
- 4Mercedes-Benz C-Class 3 spots
- 5Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 3 spots
- 6Mercedes-Benz CLA 2 spots
- 7Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Coupe 2 spots
- 8Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1 spot
- 9Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 1 spot
- 10Mercedes-Benz SLK 1 spot
Breakdown
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- Exotic
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Somerset West, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $2.0M
- Top speed
- 318 km/h
- Spotted
- Oct 24
- Exotic
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
Kimberley, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $3.5M
- Top speed
- 290 km/h
- Spotted
- Apr 25
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Exotic Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Cape Town, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $200k
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Spotted
- Oct 24
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Exotic Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Johannesburg, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $1.5M
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Spotted
- Apr 25
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Pretoria, South Africa
- Estimated price
- $40k
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Spotted
- May 25
Frequently asked questions
How many Mercedes-Benz cars have been spotted in South Africa?
As of 7 October 2026, 39 cars have been spotted in South Africa on Car Spotting, covering 18 models. 4 of them were spotted in the last 12 months.
What is the most spotted car in South Africa?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with 8 spots (21% of all spots in South Africa). It is followed by the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (5) and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (5).
What is the rarest car spotted in South Africa?
A Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d (2015): it has been spotted only once worldwide on Car Spotting.
What is the most expensive car spotted in South Africa?
A Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with an estimated value of $3.5M, spotted in April 2025. Values are AI estimates from the spot photo.
What is the fastest car spotted in South Africa?
A Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, with a top speed of about 318 km/h (198 mph).
Where are the best places to spot Mercedes-Benz cars in South Africa?
The busiest cities are Cape Town (8 spots), Pretoria (7 spots), Johannesburg (5 spots) and Kimberley (3 spots).
How can I see live car spots in South Africa?
Download the free Car Spotting app for iPhone or Android. It shows every spot in South Africa on a live map with photos and AI-identified specs, and you can add your own spots.