The X166 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-sized luxury SUV produced from 2012 to 2019. It is the second generation model in the GL-Class range, and was renamed GLS as of the 2016 facelift.[3]
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class/GLS (X166) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Also called | Mercedes-Benz GLS (facelift) |
Production | June 2012 – April 2019 |
Model years | 2013–2019 |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,075 mm (121.1 in) 3,100 mm (122.0 in) (facelift) |
Length |
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Width | 1,934 mm (76.1 in) |
Height | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
Kerb weight | 2,380–2,505 kg (5,247–5,523 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (X167) |
The X166 GL-Class debuted at the 2012 New York International Auto Show and later went on sale in September 2012.[4] Compared to its predecessor, the GL-Class is 10 mm (0.4 in) taller, 14 mm (0.6 in) wider, 21 mm (0.8 in) longer,[5] and up to 100 kg (220 lb) lighter.[6]
Standard equipment includes the COMAND system with a 5.8-inch display, LED headlights,[7] and an adaptive air suspension for up to 285 mm (11.2 in) of ground clearance.[8] Options include soft close doors, rear-seat infotainment displays, 20 and 21-inch wheel options, and an off-road package that adds an increased ride height, a skid plate, and a low-range gearbox.[9] The GL-Class is also available with driver assistance systems such as active cruise control, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring systems.[10]
Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
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GL450
4MATIC |
2013–2014 | M278 DE46 4.7 L V8 twin-turbo |
270 kW (362 hp) @ 5,000–6,000 rpm |
550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm |
6.6 s |
GLS450
4MATIC |
2015–2019 | M276 E30 3.0 L V6 twin-turbo |
270 kW (362 hp) @ 5,500–6,000 rpm |
500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) @ 1,800–4,500 rpm |
6.9 s |
GL550
4MATIC |
2012–2015 | M278 DE46 4.7 L V8 twin-turbo |
320 kW (429 hp) @ 5,250 rrpm |
700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) @ 1,800–3,500 rpm |
5.2 s |
GLS550 4MATIC | 2015–2019 | 335 kW (449 hp) @ 5,250–5,500 rpm |
700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) @ 1,800–4,000 rpm |
5.3 s | |
GL63 AMG | 2013–2015 | M157 DE55 5.5 L V8 twin-turbo |
410 kW (550 hp) @ 5,500 rpm |
760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm |
4.9 s |
GLS63 AMG | 2015–2019 | 430 kW (577 hp) @ 5,500 rpm |
760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750–5,250 rpm |
4.6 s |
Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
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GL350 BlueTEC |
2012–2015 | OM642 LS DE30 3.0 L V6 turbo |
190 kW (255 hp) @ 3,600 rpm |
620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,400 rpm |
7.9 s |
GLS 350d
4MATIC |
2015–2019 | 7.8 s |
The GL63 AMG was introduced at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.[11] It features a hand-built twin-turbocharged 5.5 L V8 that produces 410 kW (550 hp) and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft). It is mated to a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS semi-automatic transmission, with Efficiency, Sport, and Manual modes.[12] Additional features include upgraded brakes, a sports exhaust, AMG exterior and interior styling, 21-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, and an air suspension system that automatically lowers the car at higher speeds.[13] The engine was updated in 2016 and now produces 430 kW (577 hp) and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft).[14]
The facelift was unveiled in November 2015 with production beginning from January 2016.[15]
The GL-Class model range was renamed to GLS to correspond with the new Mercedes naming scheme.[16] The exterior now featured full LED tail-lights and a revised front fascia with updated LED headlights, grille, and bumpers.[17] New exterior paint colours and alloy-wheel designs were also introduced.
Interior changes include a revised instrument panel and new 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel,[18] as well as an upgraded free-standing 8-inch COMAND system display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.[19]
GL500 and GL63 AMG models received performance improvements, and the 7-speed automatic was replaced by the 9-speed 9G-Tronic transmission.[20]
The following are the sales figures for the X166 GL-Class:[21][22]
Note: 2012 sales figures include the previous generation model.
Year | EU sales | US sales |
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2012 | 1,573 | 26,042 |
2013 | 4,829 | 29,912 |
2014 | 4,187 | 26,597 |
2015 | 3,753 | 27,707 |
2016 | 5,361 | 30,442 |
2017 | 4,537 | 32,248 |
2018 | 3,534 | 21,973 |
Total: | 27,774 | 194,921 |
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