Service A / Service B
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)
25 000 km
12 months
Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]W463 · 2012–2018
Mercedes-AMG G 63 / G 65 G 65 AMG W463 · 612 hp (2012 to 2018)
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 / G 65 G 65 AMG of the W463 generation uses the M279 6.0 V12 AMG petrol engine with 612 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 612 PS / 450 kW
- Displacement
- 5 980 cm³
- Cylinders
- 12
- Engine code
- M279 6.0 V12 AMG
- Period covered
- 2012–2018
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
612 hp (450 kW), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2012 to 2018.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The M279 6.0 V12 AMG engine is also fitted to: Mercedes-AMG SL 55 / 63 / 65 (R231).
AutoKarnet advice
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes-AMG G 63 / G 65 G 65 AMG W463?
The M279 6.0 V12 AMG petrol engine (5 980 cc), 612 hp (450 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Mercedes-AMG G 63 / G 65 G 65 AMG?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M279 6.0 V12 AMG engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026