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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs LEPAS L4: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
L4 starts ZAR 4,074,550 cheaperAMG GT Coupé from ZAR 4,374,450 · L4 from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
L4160 mm
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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
L4
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
L4
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
L4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
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
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Length
4800 mm
4406 mm
Width
1900 mm
1820 mm
Height
1600 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1200 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
5.275 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
890 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Engine
3982/V8
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
M177
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
1499 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
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
9.5:1
Bore
83.0 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
600 kW
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
1420 Nm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 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 DCT
Top Speed
320 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
17.6 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
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
167.2 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
L4
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
4.13:1
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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
Not Available
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
L4
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
14.3 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
L4
Airbags
7
6
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
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
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive
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
Front and rear
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
Yes
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
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Faux leather
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
USB-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
13.2-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
13.2-inch
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Rear
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Standard
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
18.5 deg
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
20
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
159 g/km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
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.
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
2025000
419900
Starting Price Zar
2025000
419900
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
L4
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and L4 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 L4 47.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs L4 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 12 points
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, L4 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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