Verdict
The W465 is the clear new-car choice if its RM849,000 price jump is within reach: it cuts the annual road tax from RM5,578 to RM3,211, adds 33 hp and 90 Nm, and reaches 100 km/h a full second sooner at 4.4 seconds. Its 667-litre boot, seven airbags, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera also matter in daily Malaysian use. The W463 remains the rational used-generation route, with the same five seats and all-wheel drive, plus a panoramic sunroof and heated rear seats that the newer car does not list.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 if you want the far lower entry price, a panoramic sunroof and heated rear seats, and can accept older safety kit and slower acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want 577 hp, 850 Nm, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time and substantially more current driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,099,888 for the W463 versus RM1,948,888 for the W465.
- Power and torque: 544 hp and 760 Nm for the W463 versus 577 hp and 850 Nm for the W465.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 5.4 seconds and 210 km/h for the W463 versus 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h for the W465.
- Road tax: RM5,578 per year for the W463 versus RM3,211 per year for the W465.
- Boot space: 480 litres for the W463 versus 667 litres for the W465.
- Safety and warranty: four airbags and a two-year warranty for the W463 versus seven airbags and a four-year warranty for the W465.
W463
- RM849,000 lower purchase price
- Panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Heated 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- 544 hp and 760 Nm trail the W465's 577 hp and 850 Nm
- Four airbags versus seven, with no autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction
- 480-litre boot is 187 litres smaller
W465
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and 360-degree camera
- 667-litre boot and four-year warranty
- Costs RM849,000 more
- Front tilt-and-slide sunroof replaces the W463's panoramic unit
- No heated rear seats are listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,099,888✓ | 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 | 544 hp at 5,500 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 760 Nm at 2,000 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 | 275/50R20 | 295/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/50R20 | 295/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | — | 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 | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | 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 | Panoramic, 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 | 7.0-inch COMAND Online, Rear Seat Entertainment System 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | 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 vs W465 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 better?
The W465 is better for performance, safety equipment and carrying capacity: 577 hp, seven airbags and 667 litres of boot space beat the W463's 544 hp, four airbags and 480 litres. The W463 makes more sense when purchase cost matters most.
What is the price difference?
The W465 costs RM849,000 more than the W463: RM1,948,888 against RM1,099,888.
Which AMG G-Class has lower annual road tax?
The W465 has lower annual road tax at RM3,211, compared with RM5,578 for the W463. That is a RM2,367 annual reduction despite the newer model's higher purchase price.
