Mercedes-AMG G63

AMG high-performance SUV, V8 4.0 twin-turbo

585 ch · 4.5 s (0-100) · 220 km/h · 2018

Identification

Body style / seats

SUV 4×4 5 doors, 5 seats; iconic 'box' silhouette (exposed hinges)

Design / style centre

Mercedes-AMG Design

Assembly

Graz (Austria, Magna Steyr)

Production

series production · launch 2018 (new generation W463A) · numerous editions (Edition 55, Grand Edition, Manufaktur, 4×4²…)

⚠️ Not to be confused with the preceding G63 W463 (5,5 L) nor with the G65 (V12). See section 10.

Drivetrain

Engine

M177, V8 at 90°, 3 982 cc, twin-turbo (hot-V layout), hand-assembled ('One Man, One Engine')

Bore × stroke

83 × 92 mm (à confirmer)

Power

585 hp (430 kW / 577 hp)

Torque

850 Nm (627 lb-ft)

Redline

≈ 7 000 rpm (à confirmer)

Compression ratio

n/a (n.c.)

Fuel system

direct injection, twin-turbo

Valve train

DOHC, 32 valves

Forced induction

twin-turbo

Lubrication

dry sump (à confirmer)

Mounting

front longitudinal

Engine accolades

V8 AMG in a full ladder-frame off-road SUV

Transmission

Gearbox

AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed

Architecture

front engine, 2-speed transfer case (high/low range)

Differential

three 100% locking differentials

Driven wheels

permanent four-wheel drive 4MATIC (rear-biased distribution ≈ 40/60)

Associated systems

off-road modes; AMG Dynamic Select (optional Dynamic Plus + drift mode)

Performance

0–100 km/h

4,5 s

0–200 km/h

n/a (n.c.)

Top speed

220 km/h (limited; 240 km/h with AMG Driver's Package)

Reference circuit

not applicable (off-road SUV)

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

reinforced ladder-frame chassis

Rigidity

n/a (n.c.)

Front/rear suspension

independent double-wishbone front suspension (new feature of W463A) / rigid rear axle; AMG Ride Control (adaptive dampers)

Steering

power-assisted

Braking

vented discs (front ≈ 400 mm); ABS/ESP

Front/rear tyres

275/50 R20 (up to 22″)

Front/rear wheels

20″ to 22″

Aerodynamics

Cd

high (box form) — n/a

Downforce

not applicable → n/a

Devices

Panamericana grille, AMG air intakes

Methodology

n/a (n.c.)

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

≈ 4 873 × 1 931 × 1 969 mm

Wheelbase

2 890 mm · Front/rear track: n/a

Ground clearance

high (off-road) · Wading depth: ~700 mm

Kerb weight

≈ 2 560–2 600 kg · Dry weight not applicable

Weight distribution

n/a (n.c.)

Centre of gravity

high (SUV)

Fuel tank

≈ 100 L · Boot: generous

Electronics & dynamics

Dynamic controls

ESP, ABS, 4MATIC + 3 differential locks, AMG Ride Control

Drive modes

AMG Dynamic Select (Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual) + off-road modes

ECU / software architecture

MBUX + AMG management

Fuel consumption & emissions

Fuel consumption

≈ 13–16 L/100 km (combined)

CO₂

high (à confirmer)

Standard

Euro 6d

Lineage & positioning

Replaces

Mercedes-AMG G63 W463 (2012–2018, 5,5 L M157 twin-turbo, 544 hp / 571 hp in edition trim)

Replaced by

in production (updates: mild-hybrid depending on model year, parallel all-electric G-Class variants)

Key rivals

Range Rover SV / Sport SV, Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Bentayga, BMW X5 M/X6 M

Not to be confused with: G65 AMG — V12 6,0 L version (≈ 630 hp, 1 000 Nm), discontinued → there is no 'G63 S' G63 W463 (2012–2018) — preceding generation (5,5 L V8) G500 4×4², G63 6×6, Edition 55, 4×4² — variants/special editions Brabus G800 — third-party tuning (≈ 800 hp), not Mercedes

Collectability & valuation

Rarity

highly sought-after production model; limited editions (Edition 55, Grand Edition, Manufaktur, 4×4²) particularly desirable

Desirability

status icon, V8 AMG 'One Man One Engine', genuine off-road capability, Manufaktur personalisation; low-mileage and well-specced examples command a premium

Points to watch

high fuel consumption, significant servicing/parts costs, weight; check off-road use (underbody); full service history essential

Valuation

on request (price range + comparables + sources + date; premium for limited editions)

Mercedes-AMG G63

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