Verdict
At RM1,112,494, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift is RM836,394 below the RM1,948,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465, a huge saving for an outgoing model. But the W465 earns tangible gains: 577 hp and 850 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 4.4 seconds, versus 571 hp, 760 Nm and 5.4 seconds, while its boot grows from 480 to 667 litres. It also brings autonomous braking, steering lane correction and a four-year manufacturer warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the W463 is the budget-led choice; the W465 is the more complete one.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 Facelift if you want to save RM836,394 and value heated rear seats plus remote boot operation.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want the faster 4.4-second sprint, more safety assistance and a 667-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: W463 Facelift RM1,112,494; W465 RM1,948,888.
- Output: W463 Facelift 571 hp and 760 Nm; W465 577 hp and 850 Nm.
- Performance: W463 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and 210 km/h; W465 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h.
- Boot space: W463 Facelift 480 litres; W465 667 litres.
- Transmission: W463 Facelift seven-speed AMG SpeedShift Plus 7G-Tronic; W465 nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic.
- Manufacturer warranty: W463 Facelift two years; W465 four years.
W463 Facelift
- Heated 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Remote-control boot activation.
- Rated fuel consumption of 13.8 L/100 km.
- Slower 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, where the W465 gets both.
- Smaller 480-litre boot versus 667 litres.
W465
- 577 hp and 850 Nm with a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, steering lane correction and a 360-degree camera.
- 667-litre boot and four-year manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM836,394 more.
- Manual boot operation versus remote activation on the W463 Facelift.
- Rear seats are not listed as heated, unlike the W463 Facelift.
| 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 | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| 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 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) |
| 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 | 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 | — |
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 on performance, boot space, driver assistance and manufacturer warranty. The W463 Facelift is the rational choice if the much lower purchase price matters more than its 1.0-second slower sprint and older safety kit.
What is the price difference?
The W465 costs RM836,394 more than the W463 Facelift.
Which Mercedes-AMG G-Class is faster?
The W465 is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and topping out at 240 km/h. The W463 Facelift takes 5.4 seconds to 100 km/h and has a 210 km/h top speed.
