Used Mercedes-Benz G-Class Sump

The W463 generation ran from 1989 through to 2018, covering a very long production run with several engine changes across those years, so the engine code is the critical detail rather than the year alone. A sump from a 2005 car may or may not interchange with one from a 2015 car even if both are W463, because engine variants changed across that span. Share your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) with the breaker, who can confirm whether a specific donor sump will cross that boundary safely. Never assume year-to-year compatibility without checking the engine code first.

The W464 is the current generation, introduced in 2018, and it brought an entirely new engine lineup compared to the long-running W463, so a sump from a W464 is very unlikely to be compatible with a W463 model. Sumps are matched to the engine block, and the engine families differ significantly between these two generations. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker so they can source the correct part. Do not attempt to cross this generation boundary without explicit confirmation from the breaker against your registration.

Trim level does not directly affect sump fitment — what matters is the engine code, because a G350d and a G63 use completely different engines and therefore completely different sumps. The G350d uses a diesel straight-six and the G63 uses a twin-turbocharged petrol V8, so you must match the sump to the correct engine family, not the badge or trim name. Supply your engine code to the breaker rather than just the trim designation, and they will identify the correct sump for your specific unit. Cosmetic differences between trim levels are irrelevant here.

Yes, fuel type matters because diesel and petrol G-Class variants use entirely different engines, and the sump is specific to the engine block it is designed for. A sump from a diesel G350d, for example, will not fit a petrol G500 or G63 AMG even if the cars are from the same year. Always confirm your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check and share it with the breaker to ensure the correct part is sourced. Matching on fuel type alone is not sufficient — the engine code is the definitive reference.

A 2017 G-Class is a W463 model from the final years of that generation, while a 2019 car is a W464 from the new generation introduced in 2018, so these are different platforms with different engines. Crossing this generation boundary means the sump is very unlikely to be compatible, regardless of how close the years appear. Provide your engine code to the breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration before purchasing. Do not assume proximity in year implies interchangeability here.

The gearbox type can be relevant because some engines were paired with different gearbox configurations across the production run, and this occasionally influenced ancillary components in the engine bay including sump design in certain variants. However, the engine code remains the primary identifier for the sump itself, and any question of whether gearbox type specifically affects the sump on your vehicle should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration. Supply both your engine code and gearbox type when requesting a quote so the breaker can cross-reference accurately. This is a detail where cautious confirmation is better than assumption.