Verdict
The GLS X167 is the rational value choice at RM889,888 versus RM999,888, leaving RM110,000 while retaining the same 362 hp, 500 Nm 2,999 cc petrol engine, seven seats and 3,135 mm wheelbase. The facelift is only 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, but it adds a head-up display, six front and rear parking sensors and a four-year manufacturer warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, those are useful daily gains, though not a wholesale mechanical change.
X167
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 if RM110,000 in savings matters more than a head-up display, extra parking sensors and a longer manufacturer warranty.
X167 Facelift
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift if you want the 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time, head-up display and four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM889,888 | RM999,888
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds
- Top speed: 246 km/h | 250 km/h
- Motor system: one motor, 21 hp and 250 Nm | no motor listed
- Parking sensors: four front and four rear | six front and six rear
- Manufacturer warranty: two years | four years
X167
- RM110,000 lower purchase price
- 21 hp and 250 Nm motor listed
- Wider 325/40R22 rear tyres
- No head-up display
- Four front and rear parking sensors versus six
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
X167 Facelift
- Head-up display included
- Six front and six rear parking sensors
- Four-year manufacturer warranty
- RM110,000 higher purchase price
- Narrower 285/45R22 rear tyres versus 325/40R22
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM889,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638 | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 21 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 355 litres | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Driver Attention Assist, Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" COMAND Online, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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.
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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 equipped for daily use with its head-up display, six front and rear parking sensors and four-year manufacturer warranty. The GLS X167 is the stronger value choice, with the same 362 hp, 500 Nm and seven-seat layout.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift costs RM110,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167.
Does the facelift have more cabin or boot space?
No. Both are 5,207 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase, seat seven and have 355 litres of boot space. The facelift changes equipment and small performance figures, not the underlying cabin package.