The Mercedes-Benz GL / GLS X166 (GL / GLS) is a crossover SUV produced from 2012 to 2019. It is the 2nd of 3 generations of the GL / GLS in our catalog.
Engines: 4.7 V8 Biturbo (GL500) (M278), 435 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 5,120 mm, wheelbase 3,075 mm, fuel tank 100 L.
Facelift: 2015. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2012–2019 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 4.7 V8 Biturbo (GL500) |
| Engine code | M278 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 435 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 7-speed |
| Gearbox model | 7G-Tronic, from 2015 — 9G-Tronic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 5,120 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm |
| Height | 1,850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm |
| Fuel tank | 100 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 V8 Biturbo (GL500) | ≈ 510,925 ₸ | ≈ 357,648 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: dealer service history; chain noise.
Tip: Service with specialists, oil MB 229.5 or higher.
What to check when buying: limp mode, sensor error codes.
Tip: Oil every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 265/55R19, 275/55R19, 275/50R20, 275/45R21; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
4.7 V8 Biturbo (GL500), code M278, 435 hp, 700 Nm.
automatic (7G-Tronic, from 2015 — 9G-Tronic).
Fuel tank 100 l.
For 2026, about 510,925 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.