Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

1990–2018 vs 2005–2011 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, ML W164 4,788 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W463 640 l, ML W164 833 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km, ML W164 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW, ML W164 140–375 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard), ML W164 37 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no ML W164 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 W1642005–2011 · 10 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Grand Edition, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,911 mm
Height	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume551 l–833 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank96 l	Fuel tank95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2018	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Standard	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · designo	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach 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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
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 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 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 W164?

Length: Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 833 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG).

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