Head-to-head
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs 2026 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 86.4 to 50.8, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is ahead on performance.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the AMG GT 43 (…
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A2026 Toyota Corolla
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, …
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Corolla
Clear winThe Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 86.4 to 50.8, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is ahead on performance.
Price 2026 Toyota Corolla leads by 88.7
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Corolla leads by 62.9
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Corolla leads by 50
| Category · weight | 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GToverall 50.8 | 2026 Toyota Corollaoverall 86.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 11.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 37.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76.5 | 80.6 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 30.2 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 50 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 50.8 | 86.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: base trim AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD · Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Toyota Corolla wins
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It starts $179,275 lower ($22,925 against $202,200 base MSRP).
- It costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,900).
Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 17 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 627 lb-ft of torque against 151.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $202,200 | $22,925 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,982 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 603 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 16 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 20 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 9 | — |
| Transmission type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 53.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 78.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 11.3 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 88.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,955 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,273 lbs | 2,955 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Aluminum double wishbones with AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, anti-dive control, coil springs and adaptive adjustable damping | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL with active anti-roll stabilization, coil springs and adaptive adjustable damping | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 419 mm | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | Carbon ceramic disc with 6-piston fixed calipers | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 361 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | Carbon ceramic disc with 1-piston sliding calipers | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front: 295/30 R 21 / Rear: 305/30 R 21 | P205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
119 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Surround View 360° Camera | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| AMG Carbon Ceramic High Performance Composite Brake System with AMG Black Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Automatic Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Driver Assistance Package | opt | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Electronically Controlled Brake system (ECB) | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Head-impact protection structure | — | std |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | — | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.9-inch Central Multimedia Display | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Multiple Finishes with AMG DRIVE UNIT Buttons | std | — |
| AMG Track PACE | std | — |
| Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System | opt | — |
| Burmester® Surround Sound System | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota", and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Head-Up Display | std | — |
| MBUX Infotainment and Navigation with Voice Control, including Natural Language Understanding and Keyword Activation ("Hey Mercedes"), and AMG-Specific Displays and Functions | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | std | opt |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Two front USB-C ports | — | std |
| Two rear USB-C ports | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | opt |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, panic and trunk-release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | — | opt |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats | std | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| "+2" Rear Seats with Folding Backrests (no cost option) | opt | — |
| AMG Performance Seats with Additional Adjustability | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in Digital Gauge Cluster | std | — |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | — | std |
| AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Microfiber/Carbon Fiber Design | opt | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| MANUFAKTUR Microfiber Headliner | opt | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | — | std |
| Two front cup holders | — | std |
| Two rear cup holders | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | opt |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | — | opt |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | — | std |
| 21-inch AMG Forged Split 5-Spoke Wheels in Additional Finishes | opt | — |
| 21-inch AMG Forged Split 5-Spoke Wheels in Matte Grey (exclusive to AMG GT 63 PRO) | std | — |
| AMG Aerodynamics Package | std | — |
| AMG Carbon Fiber Package | std | — |
| AMG Extended Night Package | std | — |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| DIGITAL LIGHT Headlamps | std | — |
| Fixed Panoramic Sunroof | opt | — |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights and accent lighting | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Paints (more than 50 choices) | opt | — |
| Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R Extreme Performance Sport Tires (no cost option) | opt | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel: Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
Powertrain14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AMG Performance 4MATIC+ Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | — | std |
| AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package with AMG Dynamic Engine Mounts, Electronically Controlled AMG Limited Slip Rear Differential, RACE Drive Program with Drift mode, and Lowered Suspension | std | — |
| AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with Integrated AMG DYNAMICS | std | — |
| AMG Performance Exhaust | std | — |
| AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9G Transmission | std | — |
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
| Electric Motor Power Output (front): 70 kW (93 hp) | — | std |
| Electronically Controlled AMG Limited Slip Rear Differential | std | — |
| Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Enhanced Cooling Package for Engine, Drivetrain and Brakes | std | — |
| Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine with Bespoke Tuning Delivers 603 hp and 627 lb-ft | std | — |
| Hybrid Battery Pack - Lithium-Ion, 600 volts maximum | — | std |
| Net Combined Horsepower: 138 horsepower | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5-Degree Active Rear Axle Steering | std | — |
| AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL Suspension with Active Roll Stabilization | std | — |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion | — | std |
| Front Axle Lift System (enables front end to raise by 1.2 inches making it easier to enter steep driveways or drive over speed bumps) | opt | — |
| Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar (Front) | — | std |
| Multilink suspension with stabilizer bar (Rear) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz AMG GT
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Engine (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 17 · 6 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Service Brakes (3), Air Bags (2)
Top recalls
- minor Exterior Lighting 26V110000 · 86 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz AMG GTAMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ AWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $202,200 (base trim) | $22,925 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $202,200 1 trims | $22,925 – $29,140 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | AMG GT 43 4matic Plus | Corolla Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,900 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 86.4 to 50.8, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Corolla scores 86.4 and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 50.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla starts lower — $22,925 against $202,200, a gap of $179,275 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Corolla: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2026 Toyota Corolla wins: it lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 2, starts $179,275 lower ($22,925 against $202,200 base MSRP), and costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,900). Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 17 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 627 lb-ft of torque against 151.