2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes G-Class Generations — W463 Old vs W463A/W464 New
Pre-2018 W463: M273 V8 or M276 V6, older electronics, more mechanical simplicity. Post-2018 W463A: completely new interior and electronics, M176/M177 V8 engines, 9G-Tronic, MBUX. W464 (2024+): updated exterior and additional tech. Malaysia market guide.
G-Class Generations — Pre vs Post 2018
- Pre-2018 W463: M273 5.5L V8 or M276 V6, older electronics, simpler mechanicals, cheaper to service
- Post-2018 W463A: M176 G500 or M177 G63, 9G-Tronic, MBUX, completely new interior, all-LED
- W464 (2024+): exterior refresh, additional driver assistance tech
Mercedes-Benz Model Generations — Malaysia
Key generation notes for Malaysian buyers: C-Class W204 (2007–2014) — most affordable used, M271 timing chain risk; W205 (2014–2021) — 9G-Tronic complaints, better safety; W206 (2021+) — current, most refined. GLC X253 (2015–2022) vs X254 (2022+): X254 has 48V hybrid. CLA C117 (2013–2019) vs C118 (2019+): C118 uses newer M282 engine. G-Class W463a (2018+) uses 4.0L M176 V8 biturbo. GLE W166 (2015–2018) vs W167 (2019+): W167 introduced MBUX. For all models, post-2019 units with MBUX and the latest ASSYST+ generation offer significantly improved reliability and features over older generations.