Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Porsche 911
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 52% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
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Head to head
| AMG GT | 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 4 272 462 | R 2 760 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 74 676/m | R 48 240/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 2 225 214 | R 1 437 483 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 2 047 248 | R 1 322 517 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 510 867 | R 976 016 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT →
Mercedes-AMG's sports flagship has been sold in SA since 2015, first as a two-door 911 rival and later joined by the 4-Door version. Volumes are tiny and the buyers are enthusiasts. Depreciation is heavy in rand terms, though early GTs have started settling into collectible territory.
Known for: amg's 911 rival
Porsche 911 →
The 911 has been sold continuously in South Africa across every generation and remains the benchmark sports car here. Coupe, cabriolet and Targa bodies are offered, with the current 992.2 range from about R2.76 million and GT models attracting long waiting lists. Well-kept 911s depreciate slowly and GT3 and Turbo variants often trade above their original list prices.
Known for: holding value better than almost any car
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the Porsche 911?
They are close to inseparable: 52% vs 52% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT loses about R 2 047 248 over three years and the Porsche 911 loses about R 1 322 517. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT runs about R 74 676 per month and the Porsche 911 about R 48 240, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.