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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs Omoda C7: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé and C7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
C7 starts ZAR 3,834,550 cheaperAMG GT Coupé from ZAR 4,374,450 · C7 from ZAR 539,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
C7290 Nm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
C71600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
C713.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
C7176 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
AMG GT Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
C7
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
AMG GT Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
C7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Current South Africa C7 range
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
SUV
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1578 kg
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Length
4800 mm
4660 mm
Width
1900 mm
1875 mm
Height
1600 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
176 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
614 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
1578 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
512 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1090 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
750 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Engine
3982/V8
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
M177
SQRF4J16
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
9.9:1
Bore
83.0 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
600 kW
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
1420 Nm
290 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
320 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
8.4 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
16.3 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
91.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
183.8 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
C7
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
7
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
7
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC charging supported
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
AC charging supported
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
66
51
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Available
Electric Consumption
0
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Available
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Power
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1371 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
176 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
176 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
20
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
173 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years / 70 000 km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
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.
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
539900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
2025000
539900
Starting Price Zar
2025000
539900
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
C7
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and C7 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 C7 61.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs C7 52.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs C7 94.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs C7 67.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs C7 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 7 points
AMG GT Coupé and C7 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
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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