Cheapest BMW and Mercedes-Benz you can buy in South Africa right now

The cheapest cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz in South Africa cost well over R700,000 each.

This is according to the Car Prices portal on TopAuto, which is powered by vehicle information specialists duoporta.

While SUVs, bakkies, and hatchbacks from a range of Chinese and Japanese brands have gained strong popularity in recent years, the allure of owning a luxury German vehicle is very much alive and well in South Africa.

The BMW X3 is a common site in affluent suburbs, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a favourite among those who want to stand out.

Those cars, however, are expensive when compared to the average vehicle in South Africa.

The BMW X3 starts at R1,047,760, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class starts at R3,557,168.

Cheapest in South Africa

For those wanting to own a luxury German vehicle, but cannot afford to spend more than R1 million, there are cheaper alternatives available.

The cheapest BMW you can buy in South Africa is the 118 hatchback, which is R713,395.

The cheapest Mercedes-Benz you can buy in South Africa is the A200 hatchback, which is R813,124.

We look at these cars in more detail, below.

BMW 118 – R713,395

The BMW 118 is a four-door hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox.

It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 115kW and 230Nm of torque.

Driven by the front wheels, it has a claimed fuel consumption of 6.4 litres per 100km.

Mercedes-Benz A200 – R813,124

The Mercedes-Benz A200 is a four-door hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox.

It is powered by a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 120kW and 270Nm of torque.

Driven by the front wheels, it has a claimed fuel consumption of 6.3 litres per 100km.