Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 is the newer, faster choice by a slim 0.1 seconds to 100 km/h, and its RM1,948,888 price also brings a 20 hp/200 Nm mild-hybrid motor, MBUX with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty. But the RM484,000 gap is vast when both retain a 3,982 cc V8, 850 Nm, 240 km/h top speed, identical 4,613 mm dimensions and 667-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer shopping used, the W463 2018’s 585 hp, ventilated front seats and lower entry price make it the more rational indulgence.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 if you want the 585 hp V8, ventilated front seats and RM484,000 lower purchase price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want the 4.4-second sprint, mild-hybrid assistance, MBUX smartphone connectivity and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: W463 2018 costs RM1,464,888; W465 costs RM1,948,888.
- Powertrain: W463 2018 has 585 hp and no motor; W465 has 577 hp plus a 20 hp, 200 Nm mild-hybrid motor.
- Acceleration: W463 2018 reaches 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds; W465 does it in 4.4 seconds.
- Warranty: W463 2018 has two years of unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty plus two years extended cover; W465 has four years of unlimited-mileage…
- Front seats: W463 2018 gets heating and ventilation; W465 gets heating, four-way lumbar adjustment and driver memory.
- Rear-seat split: W463 2018 uses a 40:20:40 split; W465 uses a 60:40 split.
W463 2018
- 585 hp, 850 Nm twin-turbo V8
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- RM484,000 lower purchase price
- 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.1 seconds slower
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
- No 20 hp, 200 Nm mild-hybrid motor
W465
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 20 hp, 200 Nm mild-hybrid motor
- Four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- RM484,000 more expensive
- 577 hp is 8 hp down on the W463 2018
- Front seats are heated but not ventilated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,464,888✓ | RM1,948,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM3,211 |
| 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 at 6,000 rpm✓ | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm✓ |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | — |
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.
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W463 2018 vs W465 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 better?
The W465 is better for warranty cover, infotainment connectivity and outright acceleration. The W463 2018 is the stronger-value choice: it has 8 hp more, ventilated front seats and costs RM484,000 less while matching the W465’s 850 Nm torque, dimensions and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The W465 costs RM1,948,888, which is RM484,000 more than the W463 2018 at RM1,464,888.
Which one is quicker?
The W465 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.4 seconds, against 4.5 seconds for the W463 2018. Both have a 240 km/h top speed and 850 Nm of torque.
