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Generation 1, X166

Mercedes-Benz Gls-class Crossover / SUV

11.2015 - 04.2019 · United States

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Generation 1, X166

166.824, 166.856, 166.873, 166.875

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Mercedes-Benz Gls-class, Generation 1, X166, USA market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2015 - 04.2019). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
7
Engine codes
M 157 DE 55 AL, M 276 DE 30 AL, M 278 DE 46 AL, OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Engine displacement, cc
2987–5461
Drive layout
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 7, Automatic 9
Wheelbase, mm
3075
Ground clearance, mm
198–216
Fuel
Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz Gls-class · Generation 1, X166 · USA · 11.2015 - 04.2019. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Power tailgate
Check a complete opening and closing cycle, the opening height and operation from the available controls.
Seat-position memory
Check that positions can be stored and recalled, particularly if several drivers will use the car.
Ventilated seats
Try the different settings and listen to the fans. Seat upholstery alone does not establish that this feature is fitted.
Surround-view cameras
Inspect every view, especially the joins between cameras. Check the lenses and selection of the required mode.

Specifications and technical details

4 versions

3.0 L, 255 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 642 LS DE 30 LA · АКПП 9 · All-wheel drive

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GLS 350 d 4MATIC 01.2016 - 07.2017

3.0 L, 362 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 276 DE 30 AL · АКПП 9 · All-wheel drive

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GLS 450 4MATIC 01.2016 - 04.2019

4.7 L, 449 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 9 · All-wheel drive

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GLS 550 4MATIC 01.2016 - 04.2019

5.5 L, 577 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 157 DE 55 AL · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC 01.2016 - 04.2019

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