Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLS Air Conditioning Condenser

The Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 generation ran from 2016 to 2019, while the current X167 generation launched in 2020, so a 2017 and a 2020 are from entirely different platforms. A condenser from the X166 will not be a direct fit on the X167, and you should source a part that matches your specific generation. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The engine code is the most important factor for condenser fitment, not the badge name — the 350d and 400d use different engines, so the condensers may not be interchangeable even within the same generation. Check your engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check and supply it to the breaker so they can match the correct unit. Never assume fitment based on badge alone.

Trim level does not affect condenser fitment — the AMG Line, Sport, and base GLS trim levels all use the same condenser for a given engine and generation. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and model year, not whether the car has upgraded interior or exterior trim. Bear in mind that cosmetic differences such as different front bumper designs across trims could affect how the condenser mounts or connects, so confirm ancillary bracket compatibility with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is a large luxury SUV sold in the UK with standard air conditioning or climate control across its range, so all variants — petrol and diesel — have an air conditioning condenser fitted as standard. There are no engine variants of the GLS that were sold without air conditioning, so this is a straightforward part to source for any version of the vehicle.

Both a 2016 and a 2018 GLS 500 fall within the X166 generation, which ran from 2016 to 2019, so there is a reasonable chance the condenser is compatible. However, check your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check and confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as ancillary or mounting changes can occur mid-production within a generation. Never assume fitment without verification from the breaker.

Fuel type can influence condenser specification because different engines produce different heat loads and may be packaged differently in the engine bay, so a diesel donor and a petrol donor of the same generation are not guaranteed to share the same condenser. Supply your exact engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — to the breaker so they can match the correct unit to your vehicle. This is the single most reliable way to ensure you are quoted the right part.