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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 3,584,460 cheaperAMG GT Coupé from ZAR 4,374,450 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
AMG GT Coupé600 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
AMG GT Coupé1420 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
AMG GT Coupé3982 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
AMG GT Coupé11.6 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
AMG GT Coupé150 mm
Pajero Sport218 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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Pajero Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
AMG GT Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
Current South African AMG GT Coupé generation represented by derivative GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Passenger vehicle
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Length
4800 mm
4825 mm
Width
1900 mm
1815 mm
Height
1600 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
880 mm
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Engine
3982/V8
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
M177
4N15
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
2442 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
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
15.5:1
Bore
83.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
600 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
1420 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
320 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
2.8 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
No
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
3.692
Number of Gears
9
8
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
No
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
0
Yes
4WD Lo Range
0
Yes
4WD Selector
No
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
2.566
Low Range
0
Yes
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transmission Speeds
9
8
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
11.6 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.6 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
11.6 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC charging supported
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
68
Combined Driving Range
0
84
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
781 km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Airbags
7
7
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
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
No
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
No
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
No
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leather-appointed
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
13
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
No
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
No
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
No
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
23.1 deg
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electric parking brake
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
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.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
4374450 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
2025000
904990
Starting Price Zar
2025000
904990
Spec
AMG GT Coupé
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This AMG GT Coupé and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: AMG GT Coupé 50 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: AMG GT Coupé 95 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: AMG GT Coupé 54 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: AMG GT Coupé not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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 11 points
AMG GT Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport 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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, AMG GT Coupé leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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