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Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

2006–2012 vs 2015–2019 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

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Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012 · 6 engines · Standard, AMG Sports Package, Off-Road Package, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz GLS X1662015–2019 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Exclusive, DesignoSpecifications →Listings →
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Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012no listings
Mercedes-Benz GLS X1662015–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length5,088 mmLength5,125 mm–5,130 mm
Width1,920 mmWidth1,934 mm
Height1,840 mmHeight1,850 mm
Wheelbase3,075 mmWheelbase3,075 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance203 mm–216 mm
Trunk volume300 lTrunk volume680 l
Curb weight2,430 kg–2,550 kgCurb weight2,395 kg–2,505 kg
Fuel tank100 lFuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years2006–2012Production years2015–2019
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines6Number of engines8
Power155–285 kW (211–387 hp)Power190–430 kW (258–585 hp)
Displacement (l)3.0–5.5Displacement (l)3.0–5.5
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCYLowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 350 d 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GL 500 4MATICBest 0–100 km/h4.6 s · AMG GLS 63 4MATIC
Top speed240 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim27 · StandardItems in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim28 · Grand EditionItems in the top trim38 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking—Automatic Parking✓
Rear-view Camera—Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Keyless Entry—Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start—Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate—Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System—Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension—Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 9
Leather—Leather✓
Electric Front Seats—Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory—Driver's Seat Memory✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats✓Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 4
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
Navigation System—Navigation System✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights—LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking—Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring—Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels—R19 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 5,130 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm (a 42 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 3,075 mm. Boot: 680 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) uses 8.9 l/100 km (GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 7.6 l/100 km (350 d 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) makes 285 kW (387 hp) (GL 500 4MATIC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 430 kW (585 hp) (AMG GLS 63 4MATIC).

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