Mercedes-Benz GLS I (X166) photos

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About this generation

First generation of the full-size seven-seat luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166), created following the 2015 facelift of the second-generation GL-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (chassis code X166) debuted in late 2015 for the 2016 model year as the comprehensive facelift and rebranded version of the second-generation GL-Class. Adopting the S-Class suffixed moniker reinforced its status as the premier flagship SUV in the Mercedes line. It retained its spacious seven-passenger three-row cabin, standard AIRMATIC air suspension, and heavy towing capabilities.

The facelift introduced a bold front grille, revised LED headlights, updated taillights, and a refined interior featuring a tablet-style COMAND display. Engine offerings spanned the GLS 350 d with a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, biturbo V6 and V8 gasoline models (GLS 400, GLS 500/550), and the top-spec Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 packing a 585-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8. Transmissions were updated to the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic on most variants.

Specifications

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5130 mm202.0 in

Length

1934 mm76.1 in

Width

1850 mm72.8 in

Height

3075 mm121.1 in

Wheelbase

680 l24.0 cu ft

Trunk

215 mm8.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

400 4MATIC

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.6 s

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 276 DE 30 AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2435 kg (5368 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 206 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

450 4MATIC

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.2 s

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 246 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 276 DE 30 AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2420 kg (5335 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US) EPA

500 4MATIC

449hp(335 kW)

4.7 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.3 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M 278 DE 46 AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2445 kg (5390 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 255 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

550 4MATIC

449hp(335 kW)

4.7 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.3 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 209 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M 278 DE 46 AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2445 kg (5390 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US) EPA

AMG GLS 63 4MATIC

577hp(430 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.6 s

Torque: 760 Nm (561 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M 157 DE 55 AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2580 kg (5688 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 288 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Diesel

350 d 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.8 s

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2455 kg (5412 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 185 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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