Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the W465 costs RM849,000 more than the RM1,099,888 W463, a vast jump even before ownership costs. It earns tangible gains: 577 hp and 850 Nm, a 4.4-second century sprint, a 667-litre boot and a four-year manufacturer warranty. Its RM3,211 annual road tax is also RM2,367 lower, thanks to the 3,982 cc mild-hybrid V8. The W463 remains the sensible route if 544 hp, 760 Nm and 5.4 seconds are enough, but it gives away modern active safety and cabin tech.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W463 if RM1,099,888, a panoramic sunroof and rear-seat entertainment matter more than the newer car’s extra performance and safety systems.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class W465 if you can absorb the RM849,000 premium for 577 hp, 850 Nm, a larger boot and a far more modern safety and infotainment suite.
Key differences
- Price: W463 RM1,099,888; W465 RM1,948,888.
- Power and torque: W463 544 hp and 760 Nm; W465 577 hp and 850 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: W463 5.4 seconds and 210 km/h; W465 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h.
- Engine capacity and annual road tax: W463 5,461 cc and RM5,578; W465 3,982 cc and RM3,211.
- Boot space: W463 480 litres; W465 667 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: W463 two years; W465 four years.
W463
- RM849,000 cheaper to buy.
- Panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof and heated rear seats.
- Rear-seat entertainment with harman/kardon Logic 7 sound.
- Slower: 5.4 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.4 seconds.
- Smaller 480-litre boot versus 667 litres.
- Lacks autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera.
W465
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 667-litre boot, 187 litres larger than the W463’s.
- Gets autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Costs RM849,000 more.
- Manual boot operation instead of remote control activation.
- Front tilt-and-slide sunroof replaces the W463’s panoramic roof.
| 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 | 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 | 275/50R20 | 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 | 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 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 the better-equipped and faster G-Class, with 577 hp, 850 Nm, a 4.4-second sprint and active safety systems. The W463 is the rational choice only if its RM849,000 lower price matters more than those gains.
What is the price difference?
The W465 costs RM1,948,888 and the W463 costs RM1,099,888, making the difference RM849,000.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The W465 has lower annual road tax at RM3,211, against RM5,578 for the W463. That saves RM2,367 each year, helped by the newer car’s smaller 3,982 cc V8 versus 5,461 cc.
