Verdict
The W465 is the clear technical step forward, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against 5.4 seconds, with 850 Nm and a 667-litre boot. Its RM1,948,888 price is RM836,394 above the RM1,112,494 W463 Facelift, though annual road tax drops from RM5,578 to RM3,211. For a Malaysian buyer shopping used, the older G-Class makes financial sense and retains heated rear seats plus remote boot operation. Buy the W465 for its stronger performance, newer safety kit and much better cabin technology, not for a small incremental change.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift if you want to save RM836,394, value heated rear seats and prefer remote boot opening.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want 850 Nm, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 667 litres of luggage space and autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,112,494 for the W463 Facelift versus RM1,948,888 for the W465.
- Performance: 571 hp, 760 Nm and 5.4 seconds to 100 km/h for the W463 Facelift versus 577 hp, 850 Nm and 4.4 seconds for the W465.
- Powertrain: 5,461 cc V8 with a seven-speed automatic in the W463 Facelift versus 3,982 cc mild-hybrid V8, 20 hp/200 Nm motor and nine-speed dual-clutch…
- Boot space: 480 litres in the W463 Facelift versus 667 litres in the W465.
- Safety: four airbags and no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist in the W463 Facelift versus seven airbags, autonomous braking and steering lane…
- Infotainment: 8.0-inch COMAND Online with harman/kardon audio in the W463 Facelift versus 12.
W463 Facelift
- RM836,394 cheaper to buy
- Heated rear seats
- Remote-control boot operation
- Slower 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds
- Only four airbags, without autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction
- Smaller 480-litre boot and older 8.0-inch infotainment
W465
- 850 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- Seven airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction
- 667-litre boot with 12.3-inch MBUX, CarPlay and Android Auto
- RM836,394 more expensive
- Manual boot operation instead of remote control
- Rear seats are not listed with heating
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,112,494✓ | RM1,948,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM5,578 | RM3,211✓ |
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 760 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 98 mm × 90.5 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 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 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) |
| 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 |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | — |
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 Facelift vs W465 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 better?
The W465 is better for performance, safety, luggage capacity and infotainment. It has 850 Nm, seven airbags, autonomous braking and a 667-litre boot. The W463 Facelift is the sensible choice only if its much lower purchase price, heated rear seats and remote boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The W465 costs RM836,394 more than the W463 Facelift: RM1,948,888 versus RM1,112,494. Its annual road tax is lower, however, at RM3,211 versus RM5,578.
Which G-Class has more practical luggage space?
The W465 has the larger boot at 667 litres, beating the W463 Facelift's 480 litres by 187 litres. Both are five-seat, five-door SUVs.
