Mercedes-Benz GLS: X167 vs X167 Facelift
Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, this is less a mechanical leap than a new-versus-outgoing call. The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 costs RM889,888; the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift is RM999,888, so the RM110,000 gap mainly buys a 4-year warranty instead of 2 years, plus tiny gains of 6.1 seconds versus 6.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h versus 246 km/h. Both use a 2,999 cc petrol engine with 362 hp and 500 Nm, all-wheel drive, seven seats, 355 litres of boot space and RM1,638 annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 if you want the same 2,999 cc, 362 hp, 500 Nm all-wheel-drive seven-seat package for RM110,000 less and can accept a 2-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift if you want the longer 4-year warranty and are happy paying extra for marginally quicker performance.
Key differences
- Price: RM889,888 vs RM999,888
- Warranty: 2 years vs 4 years
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds vs 6.1 seconds
- Top speed: 246 km/h vs 250 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 889,888✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,999 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 362 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 246 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 206 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,207 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,157 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 355 L | 355 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,638 | RM 1,638 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X167
- RM110,000 lower price
- Same 362 hp and 500 Nm
- Fuel economy and CO2 figures stated
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Slightly slower 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 246 km/h top speed
X167 Facelift
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Slightly quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- RM110,000 dearer
- Same 2,999 cc output as the outgoing car
- No fuel economy or CO2 figure stated
X167 vs X167 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift is better if warranty matters: 4 years versus 2, plus 6.1 seconds and 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 is the sharper buy if price matters, because the powertrain, seats, dimensions, boot, airbags and AEB are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift costs RM110,000 more: RM999,888 against RM889,888.
Are the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 and Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift mechanically different?
On paper, not in output. Both have a 2,999 cc petrol engine, 362 hp, 500 Nm, a conventional automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The facelift is only 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.