GL-Class
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | X167 |
| Production | October 2019 – present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic) |
| Engines | Petrol mild hybrid 3.0 L M256 turbo I6 4.0 L M176 twin-turbo V8 4.0 L M177 twin-turbo V8 Diesel mild hybrid 2.9 L OM 656 D29 twin-turbo I6 |
| Transmissions | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm |
| Length | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,956–2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,850 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,410–2,415 kg |
| Class | Full-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Vance, Alabama (MBUSI) (GLS 450, 580, AMG 63 only) Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) Indonesia: Bogor (MBI, CKD) Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP, CKD) |
| Designer | Balázs Filczer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2015–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2016 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2016 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2007–2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2016 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2016 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2008 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 410 kW (557 PS) | 2580 kg | 288 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 2455 kg | 192–209 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Petrol | 4663 cm³ | 320 kW (435 PS) | 2445 kg | 262–269 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 2505 kg | 235–238 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 285 kW (387 PS) | 2480 kg | 317–322 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 2545 kg | 244 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 3996 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 2585 kg | 307–313 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 165 kW (224 PS) | 2505 kg | 253 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2007–2016 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–5.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 33 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 4,049 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,987–5,461 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 155–410 kW (211–557 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,445–2,585 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 3,075 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2016 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2006–2018, 2020–2021, 2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 154 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Engine and cooling | 89 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Electrical system | 74 | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Suspension | 70 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Brakes | 68 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Seats | 61 | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Steering | 61 | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 48 | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 24 | 2007, 2010, 2013 |
| Body and structure | 19 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2007–2016: 628 complaints, 29 with a crash and 46 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.