Mercedes GL / GLS X166 Tuning — Page 66

Mercedes GL X166 (2012–2015) and GLS X166 (2016–2019) share the same body: GLS is the facelift of GL, so “GLS 2012” in search results usually means GL X166. On this page you’ll find conversion kits from GL to GLS AMG and to GLS X167 (GLS63 or Maybach), AMG body kits separately for GL and for GLS, GT Panamericana and Maybach grilles, GLS tail lights, side steps, mud flaps, wind deflectors, floor mats, roof rail cross bars, steering wheels, and badges.

GL or GLS: What fits your X166

A 2012–2013 GL can also be the previous X164 body, so before ordering, confirm the body by checking photos of the front end. X164 parts do not fit X166.

How to convert GL to GLS or to X167

Individual GLS parts won’t bolt onto a GL directly: GL and GLS grilles differ in shape and mounting, a GLS hood won’t replace a GL hood without new headlights, and a GLS bumper requires the hood, lights, and the correct fender flares. That’s why there are conversion kits:

• from GL to GLS AMG — 9 items: front headlights for converted cars, GLS aluminum hood, GT Panamericana grille, front and rear AMG GLS63 bumpers, rear diffuser with exhaust tips, GLS tail lights, front and rear fender flares;
• from X166 to GLS63 X167 (Type-A) and to GLS X167 Maybach (Type-A, Type-B) — 13 items: in addition to bumpers, lighting, hood, and arches, you also get front and rear fenders, side mirrors, and a tailgate.

The bumpers in these sets are made of composite polypropylene (PP), manufacturer GBT. Parts are supplied ready for paint: test-fit first, set the gaps, then paint. If you want the AMG look without changing the model, check the body kits: AMG kit for GL and kit with full bumper AMG V1 (GLS63) for GLS, plus separate bumpers, fender flares, and GLS63 diffusers with tips in Black or Chrome. Installation is available through the network of certified DD Tuning service centers — your manager will recommend the nearest one.

Choose the GT Panamericana grille by the bumper: for GL there are High and Low versions, and for GLS there are dedicated versions. The emblem is not included — reuse the OEM one or buy a separate emblem with housing.

Side steps, mud flaps, and wind deflectors

Side running boards are sold as a pair: OEM and aluminum Erkul Maya Red, Maya Blue, Mevsim Grey, New Vision Black. Mud flaps Premium (4 pcs.) come in two options — for cars with side steps and without side steps, for the standard body; compatibility with AMG body kits and widened arches is not confirmed separately. Wind deflectors — HIC, HIC with a chrome molding, and Niken Luxury with chrome; they stick on with double-sided tape to a degreased surface.

Floor mats, roof cargo, and interior

Mats: EVA in multiple colors (cells hold water and sand), Stingray Premium and Polytep rubber mats, Stingray 3D polyurethane mats, Premium, Classic, and Deluxe textile mats; plus separate trunk mats, including for GLS with a 7-seat interior. For factory roof rails — cross bars by Erkul (with and without a key, Flybar, Skybar, Wizard, WingCarrier), CAN and Bold Bar, as well as a roof basket 100 × 120 cm. For the cabin, we offer AMG-style steering wheels 2018 and 2021 and Maybach by GBT.

This description was prepared with the help of AI, based on analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, and the company’s knowledge base. We collected the most common customer questions and practical, field-tested answers.