Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

1990–2018 vs 1997–2005 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, ML W163 4,638 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W463 640 l, ML W163 633 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km, ML W163 9.4 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW, ML W163 110–255 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard), ML W163 27 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no ML W163 is listed right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005 · 9 engines · Classic, Elegance, Inspiration, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950	Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm	Length4,587 mm–4,638 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm	Height1,815 mm–1,820 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,820 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume633 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,225 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank96 l	Fuel tank83 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2018	Production years1997–2005
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)	Power110–255 kW (150–347 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0	Displacement (l)2.3–5.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 270 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 55 AMG
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Standard	Items in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · designo	Items in the top trim36 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort7 · 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 · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
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 · Safety4 · 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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
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	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€18,950	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W163 4,638 mm (a 99 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 640 vs 633 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W163 9.4 l/100 km (270 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W163 255 kW (347 hp) (55 AMG).

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