Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

1979–1991 vs 1990–2018 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km, G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W460 53–115 kW, G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W460 16 items (Standard), G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no G-Klasa W460 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991 · 9 engines · Standard, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–2018 · 14 engines · Standard, designo, Edition 35, Exclusive EditionSpecifications →1 listing from €18,950 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991no listings	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950
Dimensions
Length	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–640 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,850 kg–2,050 kg	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–96 l	Fuel tank96 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1991	Production years1990–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines14
Power	Power53–115 kW (72–156 hp)	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 250 GD	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 280 GE	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Standard	Items in the base trim30 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · Classic	Items in the top trim39 · designo
Equipment · Comfort1 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 7
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock	Differential Lock✓	Differential Lock✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€18,950

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm (a 117 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 640 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 uses 11.9 l/100 km (250 GD); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 makes 115 kW (156 hp) (280 GE); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG).

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