Verdict
The W465 is the better new-car choice if the RM484,000 jump is acceptable: it cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 4.5 to 4.4 seconds, adds a 20 hp/200 Nm mild-hybrid motor and doubles factory warranty cover from two to four years. It also brings MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six rear USB-C ports. The outgoing W463 2018 remains the sharper used-value proposition, with 585 hp against 577 hp, ventilated front seats and adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go. Both retain the same 4.0-litre V8, 850 Nm, 100-litre tank and 667-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 2018 if you want to save RM484,000 while getting 585 hp, ventilated front seats and Stop-and-Go adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you want the 4.4-second sprint, mild-hybrid assistance, MBUX smartphone integration and four-year factory warranty.
Key differences
- Price: W463 2018 RM1,464,888; W465 RM1,948,888.
- Power and mild hybrid: W463 2018 585 hp with no motor; W465 577 hp plus one 20 hp/200 Nm motor and 1 kWh battery.
- 0-100 km/h: W463 2018 4.5 seconds; W465 4.4 seconds.
- Factory warranty: W463 2018 two years plus a two-year extended warranty option; W465 four years.
- Front seats: W463 2018 heated and ventilated with memory; W465 heated, driver-memory and four-way lumbar support.
- Rear-seat split: W463 2018 40:20:40; W465 60:40.
W463 2018
- 585 hp, 8 hp more than the W465.
- Heated and ventilated front seats.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go.
- 0-100 km/h is 0.1 seconds slower at 4.5 seconds.
- Two-year factory warranty versus four years.
- No mild-hybrid motor or 1 kWh battery.
W465
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 20 hp/200 Nm mild-hybrid motor with a 1 kWh battery.
- MBUX adds voice control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six rear USB-C ports.
- RM484,000 more expensive.
- 577 hp is 8 hp down on the W463 2018.
- Front seats are heated but not ventilated, and the rear bench is 60:40 rather than 40:20:40.
| 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✓ | 577 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 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 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 new-car ownership, with a 4.4-second sprint, mild-hybrid assistance, MBUX connectivity and a four-year warranty. The W463 2018 is the more rational purchase if its lower price, 585 hp and ventilated seats matter more.
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 more practical for passengers and luggage?
They are tied on exterior dimensions, five-seat capacity, 667-litre luggage space and 100-litre fuel tank. The W463 2018 has a more flexible 40:20:40 rear-seat split, while the W465 gets more rear USB-C ports.
