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Decision summary
MG MG3 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé: the short answer
MG3 and Phantom Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
Phantom Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
Phantom Coupé132 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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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)
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Phantom Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger car
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Length
4113 mm
5612 mm
Width
1797 mm
1987 mm
Height
1502 mm
1598 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
395 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
470 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1021 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
943 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
936 mm
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
11.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
131 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
279.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.154
Number of Gears
3
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
3
8
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
100 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
100
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Emergency braking assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Emergency braking assist
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front head airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Dual-stage SRS
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Dual-stage SRS
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Standard
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Standard
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Historical price on application
Starting Price
469900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
469900
Not confirmed
Spec
MG3
Phantom Coupé
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 and Phantom Coupé 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: MG3 40 vs Phantom Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs Phantom Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs Phantom Coupé 86.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs Phantom Coupé 54.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored vs Phantom Coupé 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
Phantom Coupé leads by 3 points
MG3 and Phantom Coupé 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
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
54/100
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Coupé leads. However, MG3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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