2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63

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Rating5.8

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Midsize SUV
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$142,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sublime acceleration and handling for its class

Little interior storage space inside the cabin

It sees no new changes for 2018

The front visibility is amazing

Lowest fuel economy in its class

Plenty of cosmetic upgrades available

Specs & Features

$142,800

price

563 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG G63 SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With just one trim, the AMG G63 starts off at a base price of MSRP $142,800. Its 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 563 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.3 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG G63 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 13 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 7.7 inches.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes Benz G63 AMG is the ultimate and stripped-out version of the iconic G-class. With just one trim on offer, the Mercedes throws in all the modern creature comforts and safety tech for what you pay. To make your G63 truly unique, we recommend you go for the AMG Performance Studio program where you get to spec the car inside out as per your personal preferences.

Trims

    Base
    $142,800 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Nappa leather seats
    • PARKTRONIC parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$142,800- $180,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

5.81

Horsepower

577 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$195,000- $298,000

Gasoline

8.49

600 hp @ 5000 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm

5

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$74,050- $90,750

Gasoline

8.81

345 hp @ 5750 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$70,500

Gasoline

7.78

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$67,750

Gasoline

7.12

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$102,550

Gasoline

7.64

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$111,860

Gasoline

7.31

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$222,700

Gasoline

7.63

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

5

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$109,700

Gasoline

7.76

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.25 sec--
    3.5 sec12.0 sec-
    3.98 sec--
    4.1 sec--
    4.49 sec--
    4.64 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg15 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.304.8/381 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.295.4/422 mi.
      12 mpg19 mpg15 mpg22.5 gal.270/427.5 mi.
      14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.344.4/442.8 mi.
      14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.344.4/442.8 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        187.5 in.76.3 in.76.3 in.7.7 in.112.2 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.10 in.118.3 in.
        193.6 in.78.9 in.67.6 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        191 in.78.9 in.69.4 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        191 in.78.9 in.69.3 in.7 in.114.8 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          23 cu.ft.-60.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            -19.4 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7000 lbs.1334 lbs.5624 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5225 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5203 lbs.

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