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She has wanted a G for a long time. 5 years ago on the way to get a G63, we stopped to look at the SVR just out of curiosity, and she fell in love. But today my wife completely shocked me and said, I really miss the SVR….


Hi all,

We have welcomed a ‘23 G63 Magno Black + night package w/ saddle brown and 22” forged cross spoke wheels to the family after 2 years of anticipation. My wife is coming out of a ‘17 RRS SVR (this is not the updated ‘18-22 MY either) and is slightly disappointed with the G. We have yet to pass the break-in 1,000 miles and fully test performance.

She is a MB fan-girl and has been eager to return to the brand after a hiatus: Maserati Levante, SVR.

Here is what we noticed and curious if anyone can relate or rebut.

1) sound system in the SVR was superior - in the G it feels like we have Bluetooth Wonder-boom speakers.
I have read of aftermarket upgrades, but in a $200k vehicle it’s laughable.

2) exhaust sound - the SVR was more satisfying (subjective) and was more dramatic (pop-pop) when lifting off the throttle.

3) Ride/handling - we tried her sister’s g550 on 20” and it wasn’t markedly different from our 63. Strange vehicle lean in the G even compared to my Defender. The defender certainly has more lean, but it coddles rather than tilt and punish. Is it the air suspension vs. springs?
I will say it feels “solid” on the road - rolling bank vault.

4) infotainment - Mercedes knocked it out with features and customization (kids loved changing the ambient lights) and after a few days it is intuitive, but lacks the ***** (Grenadier / Defender)

5) Space - kids love high rear seat and visibility out the windows but space feels tighter in the back vs. SVR

I know most will say to compare the SVR to the GLE63 but the GLE does not feel like an SUV the way the G and RR/RRS do (driving position / command of the road). Curious when the Defender SVR will be out!