Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 is the sharper used-car case: it costs RM110,000 less at RM889,888, yet retains the same 362 hp 3.0-litre inline-six, nine-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, seven seats and 3,135 mm wheelbase. The facelift cuts the 0-100 km/h time by only 0.1 seconds, but its RM999,888 price brings a head-up display, six front and six rear parking sensors, MBUX and a four-year manufacturer warranty. For Malaysian buyers, the facelift’s gains are useful, though not transformative; scrutinise equipment and warranty cover on an outgoing example.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 if RM110,000 saved matters more than a head-up display, two extra sensors at each end and the facelift’s 0.1-second sprint advantage.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift if you want MBUX, a head-up display, six front and six rear parking sensors, and four years of manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM889,888 for the GLS X167 versus RM999,888 for the GLS X167 Facelift.
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds for the GLS X167 versus 6.1 seconds for the GLS X167 Facelift.
- Top speed: 246 km/h for the GLS X167 versus 250 km/h for the GLS X167 Facelift.
- Parking sensors: four front and four rear on the GLS X167 versus six front and six rear on the GLS X167 Facelift.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch COMAND Online in the GLS X167 versus 12.3-inch MBUX in the GLS X167 Facelift.
- Manufacturer warranty: two years plus a two-year extended warranty for the GLS X167 versus four years for the GLS X167 Facelift.
X167
- RM110,000 lower purchase price.
- Lists one 21 hp, 250 Nm motor.
- Rated economy of 9 L/100 km is stated.
- No head-up display, where the facelift has one.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus six at each end.
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.2 seconds versus 6.1 seconds.
X167 Facelift
- Head-up display is fitted.
- Six front and six rear parking sensors.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM110,000 more than the GLS X167.
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 with MBUX, a head-up display and 12 parking sensors, plus a four-year manufacturer warranty. The GLS X167 is the better buy if the RM110,000 saving is the priority, as its core 362 hp drivetrain, seven-seat cabin and dimensions are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 is priced at RM889,888 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 Facelift costs RM999,888, a difference of RM110,000.
Is the facelift mechanically much quicker?
No. Both use a 362 hp, 500 Nm 2,999 cc inline-six with a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The facelift reaches 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds against 6.2 seconds, and its top speed is 250 km/h rather than 246 km/h.
