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Verdict
Très grand SUV de 7 places, le plus gros de Mercedes, sans note Euro NCAP (seul son cousin GLE a été testé). Les retours publiés sur ses pannes manquent : aucune panne n'est documentée par nos sources, ce qui ne vaut pas garantie. Un rappel de banquette de 3e rangée existe aux États-Unis, sans confirmation pour l'Europe.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: GLS 350 d, GLS 400 d.
GLS 350 d
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 286 hp · Crit'Air 2
Six cylindres 3,0 l diesel de 286 ch, boîte automatique à 9 rapports et transmission intégrale de série.
GLS 400 d
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 330 hp · Crit'Air 2
Même six cylindres diesel avec 330 ch, consommation très proche du 350 d.
GLS 580
Petrol · Automatic · 489 hp · Crit'Air 1
V8 4,0 l essence de 489 ch, 0 à 100 km/h en 5,3 secondes.
AMG GLS 63
Petrol · Automatic · 612 hp · Crit'Air 1
V8 biturbo de 612 ch, 0 à 100 km/h en 4,2 secondes.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €63,990 – €116,400 (2020 to 2026) | €94,950 | — | 400 |
| Belgium | €62,394 – €74,895 (2020 to 2023) | €69,000 | — | 13 |
| Spain | €69,999 – €219,900 (2020 to 2026) | €91,686 | — | 32 |
| Italy | €54,600 – €115,870 (2020 to 2025) | €82,465 | — | 46 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz GLS”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz GLS II (X167) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série les rappels réalisés chez un concessionnaire Mercedes.
- Vérifier le fonctionnement de la 3e rangée (verrouillage des dossiers) : un rappel de banquette existe aux États-Unis.
- Contrôler la visibilité arrière et les caméras : le GLS est très long (5,21 m).
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien complet et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Tous les rappels constructeur ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les attestations ?
- La voiture a-t-elle servi au remorquage (jusqu'à 3,5 tonnes admis) ?
- Le carnet d'entretien est-il complet et chez qui ont été faites les révisions ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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I · since 2019
- Price
- €55,990 – €109,733
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Diesel
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Audi Q7
II · since 2015
- Price
- €29,990 – €116,250
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Land Rover Range Rover
V · since 2022
- Price
- €45,000 – €150,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz GLS II (X167) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Mercedes GLS a-t-il une note Euro NCAP ?
Non : selon AutoScout24 Belgique, le GLS n'a pas obtenu de score Euro NCAP, alors que son cousin le GLE a décroché 5 étoiles.
Quel est le coffre du GLS ?
350 litres avec les 7 places en position, jusqu'à 2 400 litres avec les deuxième et troisième rangées rabattues.
Le GLS est-il fiable ?
Nous n'avons pas trouvé de retours publiés suffisants : la fiabilité n'est pas notée. Un rappel de banquette de 3e rangée (voitures de septembre 2018 à juillet 2022) est annoncé aux États-Unis ; il faut vérifier auprès de Mercedes s'il vise votre exemplaire.
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