A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs Geely Coolray: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Coolray starts ZAR 4,004,550 cheaperAMG GT Coupé from ZAR 4,374,450 · Coolray from ZAR 369,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
Coolray128 kW
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
Coolray290 Nm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
Coolray15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
Coolray180 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
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Coolray
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
Coolray
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
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Length
4800 mm
4380 mm
Width
1900 mm
1795 mm
Height
1600 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
330 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Engine
3982/V8
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
M177
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
600 kW
128 kW
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
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC charging supported
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC charging supported
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
66
45
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
13
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
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.
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Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
2025000
429900
Starting Price Zar
2025000
429900
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Coolray
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and Coolray 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 Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs Coolray 56.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs Coolray 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
AMG GT Coupé leads by 9 points
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
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
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, Coolray 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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