Compare Mercedes GL-Class X166 vs Mercedes GLS-Class X166 vs Mercedes GL-Class X164 facelift

Variants
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 BlueTEC
GL 400
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 350d
GLS 400
GLS 500
GL350 CDI
GL350 CDI
GL350 CDI Euro5
GL450
GL450 CDI
GL500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
680 L / 24.0 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
680 L / 24.0 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
7
5
7

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Water Fording
500 mm / 19.7 in

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV
5-door SUV
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
198 mm / 7.8 in
Size | Height
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1840 mm / 72.4 in
Size | Length
5130 mm / 202.0 in
5099 mm / 200.7 in
Size | Width
1934 mm / 76.1 in | 2141 mm / 84.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1655.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1675.0 mm / 65.9 in
Wheelbase
3075 mm / 121.1 in
3075 mm / 121.1 in
3075 mm / 121.1 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Transmission | Gears
7
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2015 ~ 2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
88%
79%
Pros
  • Great V8 engine lineup
  • Improved 7G-Tronic transmission
  • Much better styling
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • High grade of finish
  • Improved petrol V8 reliability
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved 7G-Tronic transmission
Cons
  • No more V8 diesel
  • Non-AMG looks less good
  • No real updates
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient

Price

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