Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class: W463 2018 vs W465
Verdict
This is a straight new-versus-outgoing G-Class call. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 costs RM1,464,888, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 is RM1,948,888, so the newer car asks RM484,000 more. Mechanically, it is not a simple power upgrade: the W463 has 585 hp and 850 Nm against 577 hp and 800 Nm, but the W465 is 0.1 second quicker to 100 km/h. For Malaysia, the big practical gains are the W465’s four-year warranty and petrol-hybrid/REV hardware; size, boot space, road tax and fuel tank are unchanged.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 if you want the cheaper buy-in, higher 585 hp/850 Nm outputs and can live with the shorter two-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want the newer generation, 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 1.0 kWh hybrid battery and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 RM1,464,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 RM1,948,888
- Power and torque: W463 2018 585 hp/850 Nm; W465 577 hp/800 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: W463 2018 4.5 seconds; W465 4.4 seconds
- Transmission: W463 2018 conventional automatic; W465 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Fuel and battery: W463 2018 petrol with no battery; W465 petrol hybrid/REV with a 1.0 kWh battery
- Warranty: W463 2018 2 years; W465 4 years
W463 2018
- Higher 585 hp output
- Stronger 850 Nm torque
- Same 667-litre boot and 100-litre fuel tank as the newer car
- Two-year warranty versus four years
- Slightly slower 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- No hybrid battery listed
W465
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty
- Adds petrol-hybrid/REV hardware with a 1.0 kWh battery
- RM484,000 dearer
- Lower 577 hp and 800 Nm outputs
- No fuel economy figure listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,464,888✓ | RM 1,948,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 585 hp✓ | 577 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 800 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 13.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 299 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 100 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres | 667 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod |
| Front Wheels | 22" Cross Spoke Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Cross Spoke Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Cross-Drilled, Slotted Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated, Cross-Drilled, Slotted Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Adaptive Dampers, 3 Locking Differentials | AMG Active Ride Control suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attention Assist, Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | COMAND Online with Touchpad, 12.3" Display, 15-Speaker Burmester Surround Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | RM 3,211 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
W463 2018 vs W465 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 is the better new-generation buy on paper: it is quicker to 100 km/h and has a four-year warranty. The W463 2018 still has more power and torque, so it is not outgunned mechanically.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 costs RM484,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018. That gap buys the newer generation, a quicker 4.4-second century sprint, hybrid/REV hardware and a longer four-year warranty.
Are the dimensions and practicality different?
No. Both are 4,613 mm long, 1,984 mm wide and 1,969 mm tall, with a 2,890 mm wheelbase, five seats, a 667-litre boot and a 100-litre fuel tank.