X166 · 2015–2019

Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC X166 · 585 hp (2015 to 2019)

The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC of the X166 generation uses the M157 5.5 V8 AMG petrol engine with 585 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
585 PS / 430 kW
Displacement
5 461 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine code
M157 5.5 V8 AMG
Period covered
2015–2019
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

585 hp (430 kW), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2015 to 2019.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The M157 5.5 V8 AMG engine is also fitted to: Mercedes-AMG E 63 (W212), Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 (C218), Mercedes-AMG S 63 (W221), Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 (ML / GLE W166), Mercedes-AMG G 63 / G 65 (W463), Mercedes-AMG SL 55 / 63 / 65 (R231).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Service A / Service B

About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)

25 000 km

12 months

Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC X166?

The M157 5.5 V8 AMG petrol engine (5 461 cc), 585 hp (430 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M157 5.5 V8 AMG engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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