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2018 Mercedes-Benz X166 gls 400 4MATIC (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

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Overview

2018 Mercedes-Benz X166 gls 400 4MATIC (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz gls 400 4MATIC, offered in Europe from January 2016 to October 2019 (X166), is a full-size luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 7 seats, 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant is noted for its good performance for its size, including a 2996 cm3 V6 (Daimler-Benz M276 E30) petrol engine with two turbochargers and direct injection. The engine produces 333 hp / 329 hp / 245 kW at 5250 – 6000 rpm and 480 Nm of torque at 1600 – 4000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 12.0 L/100km . The car has a length of 5130 mm , a width of 1934 mm, a height of 1850 mm and weighs 2370 kg , with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X166 GLS 400 4MATIC
Production year:2018
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€85,000
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:480 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:2996 cm3
Max power:333 PS / 329 hp / 245 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:8.4-10.1 L/100km
City:15.3-18.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6c
Body style:SUV Full-Size
0-80 km/h:4.5 s
0-100 km/h:6.8 s
0-160 km/h:17.4 s
0-200 km/h:34.7 s
Top speed:232 km/h
Curb weight:2370 kg
Gross weight:3250 kg
Length:5130 mm
Width:1934 mm
Height:1850 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
85%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
60%
Design
80%
Summary

Mercedes-Benz gls 400 4MATIC (2018) is rated by experts for the V6 biturbo M276 engine which offers good performance for SUV size, exceptional comfort (7 seats) and premium build quality. The main downsides are the high fuel consumption (12.0 L/100km), the difficult to drive size in the city and the ongoing reliability problems associated with the M276 engine. Common problems reported include noises during ignition due to failure of the bumpy shaft regulator (Cam Adjuster), intake manifold defects, and problems with the air suspension system.

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