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Fitment on a used rear cross member varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The GLS nameplate has run across two generations: the first-generation X166, produced from 2016 to 2019, and the second-generation X167, which launched in 2020 and is still in production. The rear cross member is platform-specific, so you must match the X166 part to an X166 donor and an X167 part to an X167 donor. Always confirm the exact platform code with the breaker against your registration to be certain.
A 2018 GLS sits in the first-generation X166 platform, while a 2020 GLS sits in the second-generation X167 platform — these are different generations with different underbody structures, so the rear cross member is not a straight swap between them. You should source a part from a donor vehicle on the same platform as yours. Confirm the platform code with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.
For a structural component like the rear cross member, trim level does not affect fitment — the underlying platform and body structure are the same regardless of whether your GLS is an AMG Line, Grand Edition or AMG 63 variant. You may find cosmetic differences around the rear of AMG 63 models due to wider bodywork, but the cross member itself is not altered by trim designation. Source by generation and confirm with the breaker against your registration.
The GLS has only ever been offered in one body style, a seven-seat large SUV, so there is no body-style variation to worry about within this model range. Fitment is therefore determined primarily by generation (X166 2016–2019 or X167 2020 onwards) rather than any hatch, estate or saloon distinction. Confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration to ensure you receive the correct part.
It is possible that subtle pressing or structural changes were made to the underbody during a generation's production run without a formal facelift announcement — this is not uncommon on large premium SUVs. Because mid-generation pressing changes cannot be stated as fact here, you should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the part from their specific donor year matches yours. Providing your full VIN to the breaker is the most reliable way to verify compatibility.