Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)?

1992–2014 vs 2018–present · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W461 4,620 mm, G-Klasa W463 (2018) 4,873 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W461 640 l, G-Klasa W463 (2018) 667 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W461 11.2 l/100 km, G-Klasa W463 (2018) 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W461 70–135 kW, G-Klasa W463 (2018) 210–432 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W461 19 items (Worker), G-Klasa W463 (2018) 41 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014 · 6 engines · Worker, Edition PUR, ProfessionalSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)2018–present · 7 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Exclusive, Professional LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014no listings	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm	Length4,817 mm–4,873 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,931 mm–1,984 mm
Height	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm	Height1,969 mm–1,986 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,890 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance241 mm–250 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume454 l–667 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,950 kg–2,230 kg	Curb weight2,429 kg–3,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–96 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–2014	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines7
Power	Power70–135 kW (95–184 hp)	Power210–432 kW (286–587 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 280 CDI	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · G 450 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · G 280 CDI	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · G 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsWorker · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Worker	Items in the base trim41 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Professional	Items in the top trim42 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort1 · 12
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
360° Camera	360° Camera—	360° Camera✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel—	Heated Steering Wheel✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 8
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory—	Front Seats Memory✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior7 · 6
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) 4,873 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 4,620 mm (a 253 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,890 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 667 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 280 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) 9.3 l/100 km (G 450 d).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 makes 135 kW (184 hp) (G 280 CDI); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) 432 kW (587 hp) (G 580 EQ).

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