Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 is the quicker, stronger and better-covered new-generation car, but it asks a huge jump: RM1,948,888 versus RM1,112,494 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift. The money buys 577 hp, 800 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, seven airbags, AEB and a four-year warranty. The outgoing W463 Facelift still has 571 hp and 760 Nm, so it is hardly slow, but its 5.4-second sprint, four airbags and two-year warranty show its age. Oddly, the W465’s smaller 3,982 cc hybrid drivetrain also cuts annual road tax to RM3,211.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift if the lower purchase price matters most and you can live with 5.4-second performance, four airbags and a two-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want the newer-generation G-Class with stronger outputs, quicker acceleration, more boot space, AEB and longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift RM1,112,494; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 RM1,948,888
- Engine and fuel type: W463 Facelift 5,461 cc petrol; W465 3,982 cc petrol hybrid/REV with 1.0 kWh battery
- Output: W463 Facelift 571 hp and 760 Nm; W465 577 hp and 800 Nm
- Performance: W463 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s and 210 km/h top speed; W465 4.4 s and 240 km/h
- Size and boot: W463 Facelift 4,673 mm long with 480 L boot; W465 4,613 mm long with 667 L boot
- Safety and warranty: W463 Facelift 4 airbags, no AEB listed and 2-year warranty; W465 7 airbags, AEB and 4-year warranty
W463 Facelift
- Much lower purchase price
- Still has 571 hp and 760 Nm
- Longer body at 4,673 mm
- Slower 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Only four airbags and no AEB listed
- Higher RM5,578 annual road tax
W465
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- More torque at 800 Nm
- Seven airbags, AEB and four-year warranty
- Costs RM836,394 more to buy
- Shorter overall length at 4,613 mm
- Fuel economy figure not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,112,494✓ | RM 1,948,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 5,461 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 571 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 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 Plus 7G-Tronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 13.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 322 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,673 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,938 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 2,550 kg | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 96 litres | 100 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 667 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 295/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 295/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Live Axle | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Perforated, Slotted Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated, Perforated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Heated | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.0-inch COMAND Online, with harman/kardon Logic 7 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 | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | 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 5,578 | 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 Facelift vs W465 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 is better on paper. It is quicker, has 577 hp and 800 Nm, gets seven airbags, AEB, a larger 667-litre boot and a four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 costs RM836,394 more, at RM1,948,888 versus RM1,112,494 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift.
Which one has more space?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 has the bigger boot at 667 litres versus 480 litres, plus a longer 2,890 mm wheelbase. The W463 Facelift is longer overall at 4,673 mm versus 4,613 mm.