NEW 2020 Mercedes AMG G63 vs. OLD 2016 G63 AMG | Worth the Upgrade?

Most of the time, when new cars come out, they're improvement on their predecessors. But newer is not always better. Is the all-new 2020 G-Class a better value than the outgoing W463 G-Wagon? Or, is it just a really expensive downgrade.
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[@FCTDmotorenvy]

Special thanks to J.D. for hooking it up yet again with his 2016 G63, and who was immensely disappointed when I brought it back clean as a whistle.

[@richardmahoney9415]

Track Day I just got hip to your channel love the content I hope there’s more on the way bro

[@abhijeet.kavia13]

How I know the guy is Indian??? He has a "Moli" tied to the steering of his personal G-wagon... 😂😂🤣 (I think it's a Moli 😅)

[@CAF-te3sl]

The genius guy was the king of iran at the time.

[@jesushenrik8631]

i guess it is kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@emersonsaint8164]

@Jesus Henrik i use flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@Diamond_Hanz]

2016 g wagon = black coffee. 2020 g wagon = soy latte

[@Bravowilly]

Underrated comment - outstanding.

[@allwheelboost]

Am I the only one that thinks the old one sounds better? No replacement for displacement.

[@e4t156]

AllWheelBoost yeah it does sound better, i heard its because of some new laws to make the car more environmentally friendly. Its the same case with other new cars like the C63s, Audi RS6, etc.... but for some reason in Saudi Arabia they dont give a shit about that lad and the cars still sound amazing over there lol

[@RendernStattGendern]

yeah because since september 2018 cars MUST have an opf (otto particle filter) which kills the sound

[@siphoneongcongo5319]

I think so too ... I prefer the old one because of that engine

[@jimcruise9632]

Thats what i thought, old one still better.....

[@wagagagaggag]

The old one wins in my heart.

[@ianmathew05]

True

[@paulmanson2854]

100 percent

[@FightScienceAa82]

Why do you say that? Elaborate, I’m very curious.

[@MatthewC137]

@@FightScienceAa82 The new one is ugly and has IFS. The real G wagon ended in 2018.

[@FightScienceAa82]

@@MatthewC137 I have a 2017 converted to Brabus a custom rear bumper and app around super custom. I love it, which is why, I had to ask why he liked the old model (like mine) over the new.

[@jackowen-parker2493]

Finally someone doing a awesome video of the G wagon and New generation G wagon. I have a 2017 G wagon I bought new and love it. Tired of reviews that give the last generation bad marks for being "old" and unrelevant. 2 thumbs up!

[@moritakashi38]

If we're talking pure value. Then of course the old one is better. It's never wise to buy the new version of anything unless you just have boatloads of money to blow.

[@ivanlowjones]

He apparently, does have boatloads of money.

[@wesammmm5432]

But That’s why people buy G-wagon in the first place. Any car is no good investment, let alone new a G-Wagon that will lose value quickly. At the end of the day, it’s a status statement. People buy it to show that they can withstand the loss just to show how ballin they are.

[@seanl764]

@@wesammmm5432 Lol, these comments have not aged well. If you bought a 2018 g63 with options at msrp in 2018 for $160-180k, then that same g wagon would be selling now with 20-30k miles for $220-230k on the used market. At least $40k in profit and driving it for free for 3 years not accounting for inflation.

[@wesammmm5432]

@@seanl764 this covid situation has everyone and their panties upside down. A buddy of mine bought the new S class for 130k. Immediately after driving it for a few weeks it is now worth 135k. The chip shortage is what’s making the used market insane. Otherwise, that new Gwagon would’ve been ~$135-150k (used ‘19-21’ models.

[@jesuslua2520]

@@wesammmm5432 a g63 is going for 300k and my g550 is worth 190k and I paid 148k 2020

[@SPEEDOZER]

for emotional reasons: the old one for driving performance: the new one

[@bvanquish777]

Your videos go hard nicely done. The old G remind me of the H1 they’re just badass

[@martonvarga1926]

Hey bro!! Beautiful video and content! Keep it up👍

[@bennuflight]

Hands down, one of THE BEST comparisons I’ve ever watched. And I watch a lot of them :)) More importantly, thanks for helping me to make my decision. Salute Yup! Gonna like and subscribe

[@altenburg55]

Own a 2018 G 63 AMG...never change the more sophisticated one...

[@richardmahoney9415]

The cinema I love your take on it bro I’m gonna watch the playlist through 1-46 good style bro great reviews

[@zhoukon]

Awesome comparison!

[@tranbao4435]

Great video

[@Chris_Styles]

great vid subscribed

[@justindayani7169]

Very helpful

[@michaelerzuah1105]

Great comparison ❤

[@ibrahimjubayer8373]

Amazing representation

[@thomasoleson2651]

Oooo I am looking forward to this one.

[@simonchan2457]

Nice comparison !

[@richardmahoney9415]

The delay in the downshift is the trucks way of asking you are you sure your ready for this lol.

[@buddypatrick9922]

Nice video

[@exotixfan]

Cool stuff. Surprised you guys were able to get the old one for this video. Too bad a race didn't go down. Would've been interesting to watch.

[@jimcruise9632]

Old one would take the medal so they didnt put the race 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@asifmalik-uo4ip]

Best review

[@Chris_Styles]

Badass Video

[@jacktorres3662]

Nice comparison.

[@tornivore]

Great comparison and yes having a showdown drag race since it is obvious the new one would finish first. That said, the new one has to go on the fast list so a test it is warranted. Hope to see more of the resident race car driver

[@91SRP]

Dont worry testing as I type this haha

[@QuickScopingPerk]

Glad to see Nav branching out of rapping and doing YT car reviews

[@yennyzheng2629]

I am looking forward to this one.

[@chasemer6]

This is such a coincidence: CarWow’s (Mat Watson) recent upload was a comparison of the old versus new G Wagon too!

[@jessysingh8614]

Nope was not made for the German military, the Shah of Iran commissioned Mercedes Benz to build him a military grade truck.

[@bikotracks9773]

I love your cinematics so much, I want to also get a camera like this but not sure what to get, GH5 or Sony A7III.. But I’m pretty sure that both could do around the same with a stabilizer and some good effects in Adobe, right?

[@FCTDmotorenvy]

@Biko Tracks Thanks man! So I shoot on the GH5S and it’s great, but there’s a learning curve. Sony’s have overall better autofocus systems and I would recommend them as well. Some of my in-car shots are actually done with Sony RX0 II’s. And yes, I do edit in Adobe Premiere. You got some good beats!

[@bikotracks9773]

Track Day Thank you for the reply and I’m glad you like my beats 😌🙏🏽

[@redhotlead242]

Great spec for your G

[@ikidtech]

does the new g wagon have the flood lights under the door panel?

[@JOBEEHUSTLER]

"Luxurious Mob Vehicles.." Perfect way to put it..

[@baronlowe9579]

Uhhh....what's with the threads hanging on the bottom on steering wheel (starting at 5:35 in the video)?

[@bentwizard6598]

Introducing our resident race car driver steave. Watch !! As he does 120 mph threw a residential/industrial area 😂🤣. I was laughing so hard. Good good 🤌

[@susanchan1425]

The new one is definitely the better daily, but i still have to give the edge to the outgoing model.

[@shining_buddha]

Beautiful

[@cvcfoundation8413]

Old: more masculine, powerful look New: more fem, better interior

[@mrrobeast7703]

TRUE I couldn’t AGREE MORE THE NEW ONE LOOKS SO FEM THE OLD ONE LOOKED BETTER IT LOOKS LIKE WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE THE NEW IS IS THEM JUST DOING TO MUCH

[@adamjohn8790]

I got the 2016 amg g63 ... magno night black / blacked out /tune /muffler delete brabus front end ... sounds like a black hawk is coming or a tank or the cartel 😂 heaps new ones around here in the city they pop and bang but are not as menacing and don’t stand out as much as the classic ..unless it’s a brabus 19/20.. not just saying this cause I got the earlier one I was going buy the new one ... cartel = classic/ hairdresser =new the 5.5 is the go even if it’s less tech 💪🏼one but much love for all amg 💪🏼

[@JL-qf5dc]

Great comparison. The new one is better but not for the price

[@mogausephewu3442]

2017 happen to be my all time favorite and I owe myself one this year or next 1

[@s4awd2]

You know deep down you love the old one better. :). As much as I like the new G, the new 911, new Mustang, new whatever, I always go for the original.

[@CalebJSewell]

In my opinion, I love the old one. The new one doesn't have much character and is just like the other Mercedes. Now looking at the leaks of the new EQG, it completely takes out the point of a G-Wagen. I know it sounds ridiculous, but the G-Wagen wasn't meant to be a luxurious vehicle. Yes, I know, shocker. Or rather- its purpose is a military vehicle that happens to have leather and heated seats BECAUSE it's Mercedes. But, I believe that when you buy something, you're paying for the product. The golden years of 2015-2018 of the Mercedes AMG G63 will be forever missed because what was provided was a characterful driving experience. Now, the new G-Wagens have sacrificed what made a G-Wagen, a G-Wagen in order to be modern, traditional, up-to-date, and luxurious, fitting the standards of a new vehicle. This is a common theme in the car industry but specifically in Mercedes. Take a look at the new S-Class/S-Class Maybach. The generation before 2021 was perfect; it was luxurious and timeless, and the focus was on the woods that were used, craftsmanship, and the person in the backseat, a true German luxury limousine. But now in 2021, Mercedes came out with a new model. While it's not awful, you can tell that the things that made the S-Class; the classic german limousine, has been sacrificed for technological reasons. It's just tech now, not necessarily a German luxury limousine like it used to be. I get it though, as changes need to be made but the problem is that models that were uniquely their own things such as the S-Class and the G-Wagen have now been sacrificed for the modern and new world. The point is, that the old G-Wagen is better because it has an actual driving experience that is unique. Where this car industry is going to land is that everyone's going to realize how all of the brands like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc have lost who they are in order to new and up-to-date. But brands like Maserati or even if we're talking higher-end like Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari and etc have kept who they were from day one.

[@GiovanniSilensio]

This 🤌🏽

[@ThMon]

Thinking to replace my cls 63 for the old G 63 amg

[@mrmags1708]

I have a 2003 and love it, maybe I'll upgrade one day but for now I'm car paymentless lol

[@sankeerthgoud3926]

I love this amg g63

[@isaishaq7177]

How can i get the kit

[@JohnDong888]

I like the White

[@ebahtimaikata]

Why should I go for the old g63 for off-road when there is a g500?

[@Faiyaz225]

Looks like a car wow video they recently posted. Coincidence.

[@1997TL1000]

Here in Vegas the new ones are going for a minimum of $75,000 dollars over sticker!!!! It’s a bit hard to justify nearly 2Xs more for the new one.

[@martonvarga1926]

If youre in the market, id pick up a slightly used 2019, that is what i will be doing in a few years when they are depreciated a little more. Big value over new one!

[@greenbluediaries1888]

Not W464, both are using the W463 chassis.

[@What-is-your-purpose]

Thinking about buying an old one, so I can track it but these things are pretty heavy 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@noblevengeance312]

Alright I’m here. Late, my apologies. Man, honestly the comparison visually both look so much different. It’s crazy how far the much needed redesign has come Rainy day, good day. 563hp is a lot more than I thought it had. Thank you genius guy. This car is pretty dope. Yes the ride is terrible and it’s so hard to turn the wheel lol AMG loves their exhausts! Turbo lag is detrimental to V motors these days. And yeah I remember the G63s gearbox lag when I drove them. It was strange. That shifter was just blegh Oh yes our favorite resident race car driver Honestly it’s not that bad. Wow! Doesn’t sound that extreme though. Just sounds lowkey. Did it just drop 3,000 rpm from 5-6th? Yeah I’ve seen supercharged versions of the G63 tht go 200mph. It’s scary Yeah the new G63 sounds a bit better. Better tuned exhaust They had to go with the 4.0L because of regulations in Coronavirus land (I’m sorry I couldn’t resist). More boost is why it has more power. And yeah the gearbox is STILL SLOW I know the struggle. Steering is much easier, all independent suspension no solid axles anymore. Love the interior. Looks better to drive. And yeah I agree with the crammed aspect. And yes all the accents are very well made, lots of options for customization. Yes much better ride for sure. Moonroof yes. Definitely the daily Lol Sean is still in his break in period Yeah the new G wagon looks so aggressive. I love how curvy it is. That’s nice. Old G wagon for nostalgia. You should go for it if your heart is in it Sean. By the way, make sure you don’t leave the lights set to parking lights for too long in the G wagon. It’ll kill the car 😂 Nice video. Wish we could’ve seen the new G63 go fast but it’s all good. It is your car after all Sean. I really think the redesign was well past due. The car just looked old and didn’t really fit in with all the newer cars. This redesign kept it classy but made it up to date with all the other cars. I’m a big fan of it. And I’m also glad they kept the side exit exhausts. They have giant mufflers to do that though. It’s pretty crazy.

[@FCTDmotorenvy]

Hey bro, no worries. Better late than never as I always say. Most cars redesign themselves every 5-10 years. It’s just amazing that the G-Wagon lasted 30 years without a complete overhaul. Rainy days suck for filming. The fog is actually really dope. 563 to 577 doesn’t sound like a big jump but with the new turbo and tech, it’s a world of a difference performance wise. The lag in the gearbox is just as bad as the one in my Z06 and that’s really saying something. The reason why the acceleration run doesn’t sound extreme is because we had all the mics inside the car. Usually we put one on the outside by the exhaust but the problem with the G63 is that the exhausts are side exit, so wind noise would cancel it all out after 30MPH. It’ll be the same problem in the new G63 acceleration video with the exhaust note. But we’ll get some outside shots too this time. Gonna have a content break for a few weeks. Gotta make sure I have enough videos ready to go.

[@noblevengeance312]

Track Day gotcha. Yeah it lasted for a while and that new turbo tech really makes a difference for sure. Kinda sucks the exhaust can’t be recorded directly. Might need to put a makeshift wind blocker in front of where the exhaust is, then mount the mic behind it. Just an idea And yeah man sounds good. See you in 9 years 😂 Also I have some good news. Message me on insta and I’ll tell ya

[@chuckwoolery8668]

Thank you for this!!!!!!!

[@strahinjaboskovic305]

wtf are you talking about???

[@noblevengeance312]

Strahinja Boskovic ?

[@SuperSlowHD]

My dude with the French Montana reference LMAO.

[@91SRP]

I wasn't trying to get trolled by 50 lol

[@RAF700]

what was it

[@jeromep3182]

What he do that to French Montana 😅😂🤣 now French Hanna Montana is gonna go get a new g wagon now lollll

[@anthonymansour6829]

A number of errors made on specs and info but overall pretty good video comparison.

[@Ssm12212]

my dad has the old one but idk your car says 180 but for my dad it says 280

[@aliamiran7508]

it was made for shah of iran 1979 not for the german military

[@jassbrar408]

New one sucks.. Especially the exterior.. The front - hood, side panels are way longer & looks out of promotion.. Nose job gone wrong.. Plus they made it slimmer & is no longer a box..

[@lovebless5307]

The old model win my heart ❤️

[@ericdoustov6147]

Just bought the old g63 can’t wait to pick it up tomorrow !

[@e4t156]

Nice video but there is one little mistake you made 5:22 😬 The car doesnt do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, it does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. I think, because that’s what everyone says/shows who tested it. I would say; test the car and see for yourself!

[@marcd7332]

That’s the official time given by Mercedes saying it’s faster can be misleading

[@e4t156]

Marc D ow yeah, that’s true

[@nihselauto]

Thats what I didn't like about the MB. I once had a GL550, their transmissions are slow, especially their manual paddles.

[@mustaphagai5031]

They are detuned from factory is just solenoid upgrades and u will shifting faster

[@adrians.7489]

Let me save you 9:34 ad answer the question: absolutely without a doubt "YES".

[@poncianohilario4446]

2016 megusta

[@dukea4580]

The man who asked MB for the build was the Shah of ايران 🇮🇷 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

[@Laguna2013]

so you mean the new one is not as 'rugged' as the old one? not as durable? not as what exactly?

[@luisagarcia4525]

Honestly like the old one more & obviously the interior is gonna be better with new one..

[@Benbush3]

Perhaps wash the cars next time u introduce them

[@LILJRFAN69]

I like the old one better sounds better and best think I can afford it

[@hilary3397]

Still prefer the old

[@francisreyes74]

Los Angeles county should give to the unhomeless too

[@niraladutta2484]

i am confused which one should i buy Mercedes G63 or Range Rover sport SVR ???😫😥😩

[@ohyeahgamer3736]

Such a hard choice

[@niraladutta2484]

@@ohyeahgamer3736 yeah it's a hard choice but i am going for SVR

[@Bravowilly]

What did u get?

[@fabulousshawn3318]

G wagon was actually commissioned first by Shah of Iran and not German Military

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Old one is 1000tines better, will take it any day

[@samsantoli7894]

I got the 2020 g63 same color. Best truck\suv!

[@redtesta]

Question is that is the 2020 worth the premium over the 2016? $70-90K vs $140k msrp for the 2020 which we know mercedes depreciate hard. I dont care how much money i have , Ill wait , the price difference of a 4 year difference car being about $60k is a bit much and will lower over a year or so. Then again, 70% of mercedes are leased. no wonder why.

[@jw08901]

If you own a G63, chances are you have some extra cash to blow away and you won't mind an upgrade even you are not getting your money's worth.

[@swapnildhivare6156]

I am big fan 2016

[@lewisselier]

Old for sure!

[@fightingindian09213]

G Wagon was made for the Shah of Iran... (not the German Military, that happened after)

[@premsworldfamily6616]

the new one is nice but the new one comes at a much higher price tag - if you were going to buy a old one go with the limited version 463 model which will hold its value and has some extra bits

[@mabeast502]

I like it dirty 😈

[@AutobahnVault]

Old one looks German. New one looks... American...not in a good way.

[@als9670]

Nɪᴄᴇ ʀᴇᴅ #G63 Wᴀɢᴏɴ

[@rtg97229]

The new one is better as a pavement princess but the 463 is a better machine for off-roading.

[@Home_renovation93]

The old version remain the best

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Old one better, solid axles front and and back, dash nicer than new one just electronic shit

[@DrinkmoWater.]

Old g wagon = french new G wagon = fifty

[@gra4g63]

I choose 2016.a real boxy gwagen

[@don_senilo3313]

Oi dude, the ZF transmissions are as good as if not better than mercedes's transmissions

[@dk8797]

992 TURBO S & OLD G63 AMG.... They just made the new G63 AMG for soccer mums

[@nupecarrera]

You buy this vehicle because MB has put a Jedi mind trick on you. Outrageous over priced!

[@CoolHand273]

It was made for the Shah of Iran. But he got deposed.

[@s4awd2]

The old one looks German.

[@XxlilgavinxX]

The new one in my opinion looks not as intimidating as the old one because I’m the new one you see it and think social media influencer, celebrity or crypto mogul… with the first generation g wagon you think “oh shit am I late on my payments” to any Eastern European mafioso or when you see 4 identical ones with red and blue lights on the front you know someone very powerful like a dictator is in the Maybach in the middle!

[@savitaawana1913]

New is best in the world