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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé and Black Badge Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
AMG GT Coupé
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
AMG GT Coupé
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2017
Production Status
Current South African retail range
discontinued
Segment
Premium coupé
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Passenger car
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Length
4800 mm
5285 mm
Width
1900 mm
1947 mm
Height
1600 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
370 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
937 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Engine
3982/V8
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
M177
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
8
12
Cylinder Layout
V
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
10.0:1
Bore
83.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
600 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
1420 Nm
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Combined Power
600 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1420 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
320 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Low
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
190.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
356.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
0.9 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
0.9 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
0
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
100 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
2.813
Number of Gears
9
8
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
No
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
9
8
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
6.85 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
4.50 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
9.90 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
6.85 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
82
Combined Driving Range
0
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not confirmed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
No
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Head-protection airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
High-beam assistance
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Park Assist
Yes
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Yes
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Black Badge contrast leather
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Yes
Push-button start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
No
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
13
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
USB-C ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
No
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
20
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
333 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Ownership Role
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
2025000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
2025000
Not confirmed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and Black Badge Wraith comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: AMG GT Coupé 97 vs Black Badge Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs Black Badge Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs Black Badge Wraith 88.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs Black Badge Wraith 57.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs Black Badge Wraith not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
AMG GT Coupé leads by 5 points
AMG GT Coupé and Black Badge Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
AMG GT Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
54/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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