The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition has touched down in South Africa, with just 15 units set aside for the local market. Here’s what this farewell edition costs…
- Final Edition variant sees off the CLA45 S
- Just 15 units reserved for South Africa
- R140 000 premium over standard model
With the 3rd-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA expected to arrive in South Africa within the next few months, the German firm’s local division has launched the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition.
Conceived as a swansong to the high-performance version of the 2nd-generation model (and revealed overseas in July 2025), the CLA45 S Final Edition will be a particularly rare sight on local roads. In fact, Mercedes-Benz SA says it has been allocated just 15 units of this special variant.
The price? Well, each example of the CLA45 S Final Edition set aside for South Africa – sporting a “Night Black” paint job as standard (rather than the “Mountain Grey Magno” finish pictured here) – has a base price of R1 721 234, including VAT and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. For the record, that’s a R139 727 premium over the “standard” version, which last we saw had a starting price of R1 581 507.
That extra cash scores you “45 S” decals on the front doors, the AMG logo on the side-mirror caps, matte-black 19-inch AMG forged wheels (in a cross-spoke design), gloss-black brake callipers (featuring white lettering) and a silver-chrome fuel cap (complete with “AMG” lettering). Since the AMG Night Package is fitted as standard, exterior elements such as the side-mirror housings and trim strips are finished in high-gloss black.
Inside, the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition is fitted with AMG Performance seats upholstered in a combination of “Artico” synthetic leather and black microfibre. The German firm has added yellow stitching to the seats, door panelling and instrument panel, along with embroidered “45 S” emblems (also in yellow) on the front headrests. A “45 S Final Edition” emblem on the centre console is also included.
Meanwhile, the AMG Performance steering wheel – which is trimmed in Nappa leather and microfibre – likewise comes with yellow stitching. The door-sill panels feature an AMG pattern design in black, while illuminating the “AMG” logo in yellow. A set of AMG floor mats (with the requisite “45 S” lettering and decorative stitching in – you guessed it – yellow) complete the interior upgrades.
As a reminder, the CLA45 S – just like the A45 S hot hatch – employs Affalterbach’s turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which delivers a heady 310 kW and 500 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard. Mercedes-AMG claims a 0-100 kph time of just 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 270 kph.
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition price in SA
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition | R1 721 234 |
The price above includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition
Q: How many units of the CLA45 S Final Edition are available in South Africa?
A: The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition is extremely exclusive, with only 15 units allocated for the South African market. This limited run serves as a high-performance farewell to the 2nd-generation CLA before the new model arrives locally.
Q: What exclusive exterior features come with the R140 000 premium over the standard model?
A: The Final Edition features a standard “Night Black” paint finish with “45 S” door decals and AMG mirror-cap logos. It also includes matte-black 19-inch forged wheels, the AMG Night Package and a silver-chrome AMG fuel cap, distinguishing it from the standard CLA45 S.
Q: Does the Final Edition feature any mechanical or performance upgrades?
A: No, the performance remains unchanged from the standard CLA45 S. It uses the same 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 310 kW and 500 Nm, allowing for a 0-100 kph sprint in 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 270 kph.
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