Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166) gallery (2012–2015)

Second generation of the full-size luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166), produced from 2012 to 2015 before being rebranded as the GLS-Class.

All photos 132 I (X164) 51 2006–2012 II (X166) 81 2012–2015

Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 125977

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SUV A large silver SUV with black-and-white camouflage wrap on the front bumper and radiator grille, towing a trailer.

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Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 125975

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SUV A light silver-blue full-size SUV with camouflage wrap on the front bumper and fascia, towing a trailer on an asphalt road in a desert mountain environment.

Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 125974

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SUV A silver full-size SUV with a camouflaged front fascia and grille towing a trailer along a paved road.

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The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (chassis code X166) debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Up to 100 kg lighter than its predecessor through extensive use of aluminum hood and fender stampings, the X166 offered enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced wind noise, and superior ride comfort. Standard equipment encompassed three-row seating, AIRMATIC air suspension, and novel driver aids like Crosswind Assist.

Powertrains comprised the GL 350 BlueTEC 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel and biturbo 4.7-liter V8 gasoline units powering the GL 450 and GL 500/550. This generation also introduced the high-performance GL 63 AMG equipped with a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 outputting 557 hp. In late 2015, a mid-cycle facelift accompanied the vehicle's renaming to the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.