416 Technical data
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-
rect oil filter, incorrect oil or additives
Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
#
than those which meet the specifications
necessary for the prescribed service
intervals.
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
#
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
Do not use additives.
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Have the engine oil changed after the
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prescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only use engine oils approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
Engine oil quality and filling capacity
Engine oil specifications
Model
MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval
GLS 450 4MATIC
229.51, 229.52,
229.61, 229.71
229.72*
GLS 580 4MATIC
229.52
229.61*
Engine oil specifications (Mercedes‑Maybach)
Model
MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval
Mercedes-Maybach
229.5
GLS 600 4MATIC
229.51*
* recommended for lowest possible fuel con-
sumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in each
case; observe possible restrictions of the
approved SAE viscosity classes)
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,
it is recommended to use the engine oil specifica-
tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis-
cosity class. Possible restrictions of the approved
SAE viscosity classes must be observed.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: only use
SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.
The following values refer to an oil change, includ-
ing the oil filter.
Engine oil filling capacity
Model
Capacity
GLS 450 4MATIC
8.9 US qt (8.5 liters)
GLS 580 4MATIC
10.0 US qt (9.5 liters)