Brabus 800 vs Mercedes G63 rental in Marbella: which to pick?
In Marbella the Brabus 800 costs €1,200 for one day and the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 costs €850, with a €5,000 deposit on both. The Brabus has 800 hp against 585 hp and 1,000 Nm against 850 Nm. Pick the Brabus for maximum presence, or the G63 for the same body at a lower rate.
If you are choosing between a Brabus 800 and a Mercedes G63 rental in Marbella, the real differences are the engine and the price. The 2026 Brabus 800 makes 800 hp and costs €1,200 for one day, while the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 makes 585 hp and costs €850. Both seat five, are based in Marbella, include 150 km a day and fully comprehensive insurance, and carry the same €5,000 deposit.
What is a Brabus 800, and how does it differ from a G63?
- A Brabus 800
- is a Mercedes-AMG G63 rebuilt by Brabus, the German tuning house that specialises in Mercedes vehicles. Brabus starts with a factory G63 and changes the engine, exhaust, wheels and parts of the bodywork, so the car keeps the G-Class structure but leaves the workshop with a different output and a very different look.
The official BRABUS 800 Superblack page for the G 63 (W 465) lists two turbochargers developed by Brabus itself, 588 kW (800 hp) and 1,000 Nm of electronically regulated torque. The standard Mercedes-AMG G63, according to the engine table in the Wikipedia article on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, produces 430 kW (585 PS) and 850 Nm from the same 4.0-litre V8.
On the road, the MARBIORA Brabus 800 reaches 100 km/h from standstill in 4.0 seconds, compared with 4.4 seconds for the 2024 AMG in the fleet. Brabus limits top speed electronically to 240 km/h, a figure that on Costa del Sol roads is a technical reference rather than something you will use.
How much power and torque does Brabus add to a standard G63?
Brabus adds roughly 215 hp and 150 Nm to the factory G63. You feel the difference most when overtaking on the A-7 or joining the AP-7, where the extra torque moves the heavy G-Class with far less effort than the original engine. Here is how the two cars compare side by side:
- power: 800 hp for the Brabus 800 and 585 hp for the Mercedes-AMG G63;
- peak torque: 1,000 Nm for the Brabus and 850 Nm for the G63, per the factory figures;
- 0 to 100 km/h: 4.0 seconds for the Brabus and 4.4 seconds for the fleet G63;
- seats: five in both cars, with the same G-Class boot;
- included mileage: 150 km a day in both, with €5 for each extra kilometre.
What changes on the outside of a Brabus?
On the Superblack version, Brabus fits 24-inch forged wheels, 295 mm tyres at the front and 355 mm at the rear, and a sports exhaust with flaps that switch between an open sound and a quiet mode. Exterior equipment varies from car to car, so the photos on the Brabus 800 page in Marbella show the exact vehicle you will receive.
How much does a Brabus 800 cost to rent compared with a G63?
The Brabus 800 costs €350 more per day than the 2024 AMG for almost every rental length, and €250 more per day from 30 days. The table shows the daily rate for both Marbella-based cars, and every figure includes fully comprehensive insurance, delivery, collection and 150 km a day:
| Rental length | Brabus 800 (2026) | Mercedes-AMG G63 (2024) | Difference per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | €1,200 | €850 | €350 |
| 2 days | €1,200 a day | €850 a day | €350 |
| 3 to 6 days | €1,150 a day | €800 a day | €350 |
| 7 to 14 days | €1,100 a day | €750 a day | €350 |
| 15 to 30 days | €1,100 a day | €750 a day | €350 |
| 30 days or more | €850 a day | €600 a day | €250 |
A two-day weekend comes to €2,400 with the Brabus 800 and €1,700 with the AMG. A full week costs €7,700 with the 800 hp car and €5,250 with the AMG, a gap of €2,450 for the same seven days. That is real money for 215 extra horsepower. For stays of a month, the page on long-term rental on the Costa del Sol explains how the monthly rate works.
Which other Mercedes G63 cars can you rent in Marbella and Puerto Banús?
Besides the 2024 car, the Costa del Sol fleet has three more 585 hp G63 units, each with a published one-day rate. Multi-day rates and the deposit for these three cars are stated in the booking confirmation before you pay anything. All three are based on the coast, so delivery in Marbella, Puerto Banús and Málaga Airport is free for them too:
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Matte Black, based in Marbella, from €800 for one day;
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Performance, based in Marbella, from €900 for one day;
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Black, based in Puerto Banús, from €900 for one day.
If the G-Class shape matters more to you than the power, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G400 diesel costs €650 for one day and €450 a day from 30 days, with 330 hp, a €5,000 deposit and 150 km a day. The G400 reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, and the same Wikipedia table credits its six-cylinder diesel with 700 Nm, a relaxed figure for long drives along the coast.
What does the price include, and how does the €5,000 deposit work?
The rate for both cars includes fully comprehensive insurance for any rental length, free delivery and collection in Marbella, Puerto Banús and Málaga Airport, a full clean before handover and 150 km a day. That daily allowance adds up to 1,050 km a week and 4,500 km a month.
The deposit on both cars is €5,000. It is held on a credit card in the main driver’s name and released once the car is back and checked. The insurance excess depends on the model and appears in the confirmation next to the deposit. Our guide to how the deposit works when renting a luxury car walks through every step.
Fuel works full to full: the car arrives with a full tank and goes back full. Every driver must be at least 25 and have held a licence for at least three years, and at handover we check the licence, a passport or ID card and the main driver’s credit card.
Which costs are not included in the rate?
The rate for the Brabus 800 and the G63 does not cover fuel, kilometres beyond the daily 150, or fines and tolls incurred during the rental. Each extra kilometre costs €5 on both cars, and fines and tolls are paid by the renter together with the cost of processing them. These charges are set out in the contract before you sign it, so nothing appears as a surprise when the car goes back.
Which car suits your plans on the Costa del Sol?
The choice between the two SUVs depends mostly on the plan. Both cars seat five, have the same exterior size and carry the same deposit, so the decision comes down to budget and to how much you want the car to stand out at a hotel entrance or a beach club.
The Brabus 800 suits an event, a wedding, a photo shoot or a short weekend where the car is part of the experience. The 2024 AMG suits a family holiday week, because it delivers almost the same driving feel for €350 less per day and leaves room in the budget for extra rental days.
For a long stay with plenty of kilometres on the A-7, the G400 diesel makes more sense than either: it costs €650 for one day, €550 less than the Brabus, and keeps the G-Class silhouette. To see the three cars side by side, the fleet comparison page shows power, price, deposit and mileage.
How do you book a Brabus 800 or a G63 in Marbella, step by step?
Booking either car follows the same process as the rest of the fleet, and the website never charges anything. The total price, deposit and insurance excess are confirmed in writing before any payment, so you know the exact figures before the car leaves:
- Choose the car and dates on its fleet page, for example the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63.
- Send a request by WhatsApp, phone, email or through the MARBIORA contact page, with the delivery address and the names of all drivers.
- Receive a written confirmation the same day with the rate, the deposit and the insurance excess.
- Take the car at your villa, hotel, marina or the Málaga Airport terminal, with a full tank and photographed.
- At the end, the car is collected wherever you are and the deposit is released after the check.
You can request a chauffeur with any G-Class when you book. The ferry to Morocco and track days are not allowed, and trips to Gibraltar or Portugal are arranged in advance with the insurer, so it helps to mention your route in the request.
