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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs Mazda CX-30: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.
CX-30 starts ZAR 3,834,650 cheaperAMG GT Coupé from ZAR 4,374,450 · CX-30 from ZAR 539,800
Five key differences
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
CX-301998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
CX-3015.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
CX-30175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
CX-30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
AMG GT Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
CX-30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Model Introduced Year
2026
2021
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Premium coupé
Compact crossover
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1340 kg
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Length
4800 mm
4395 mm
Width
1900 mm
1795 mm
Height
1600 mm
1540 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2655 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
1340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1937 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
597 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
900 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
921 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Engine
3982/V8
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
M177
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
13.0:1
Bore
83.0 mm
83.5 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
600 kW
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
1420 Nm
213 Nm @ 4000 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
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
320 km/h
196 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
9.7 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Sport
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
90.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
159 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
CX-30
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
-
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
4.095
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Automatic
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
6
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
51
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
-
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
F
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
-
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
F
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Front Shoulder Room
-
1412 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1361 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Smart
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
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1200 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
-
Roof Rails
No
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Arctic White, Ceramic White, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Snowflake Pearl White, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are shown by Mazda South Africa.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black Metallic
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
16.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
20.7 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
175 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Temporary spare 185/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
20
18x7J
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion beam axle
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
150 g/km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
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.
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
651500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
2025000
651500
Starting Price Zar
2025000
651500
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
CX-30
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and CX-30 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 CX-30 49.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs CX-30 59.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs CX-30 96.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs CX-30 55.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs CX-30 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 11 points
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
AMG GT Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
54/100
CX-30
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for CX-30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, CX-30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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