Mercedes-Benz GLS Build Sheet by VIN
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A Mercedes-Benz GLS build sheet shows how one VIN was built: model (GLS 450, GLS 580, AMG GLS 63, Mercedes-Maybach GLS), paint, upholstery and options such as E-Active Body Control, Executive rear seats, second-row captain’s chairs, Burmester audio and the factory trailer hitch. Seating and suspension spec drive what a used GLS is worth.
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- Installed options
- Paint & upholstery
- Original MSRP data
- Downloadable PDF
What a Mercedes-Benz GLS build sheet shows
A GLS is bought by seating layout first: a second-row bench, captain’s chairs, or the Executive rear-seat setup. Then come the chassis upgrade, audio and assistance packages. A VIN build sheet lists the factory model, colors and the installed options and packages recorded for that car when the build data includes them.
- • The factory model, exterior paint and upholstery recorded for that VIN.
- • Installed factory options and packages, with option codes, when the underlying build data includes them.
- • Original MSRP figures, when the underlying build data includes them — not every VIN or model year has this available.
- • A downloadable, printable PDF you can keep with the car’s records or share with a seller or lender.
Data density varies by model year and specific VIN — some return a full option and MSRP breakdown, others model and color only. You see which applies before you pay. Not included: accident history, title brands (salvage, flood, lemon), odometer history, prior-owner count, service records.
Mercedes-Benz GLS options that matter most
Focus: X167. Linked codes are from the Mercedes-Benz option code reference (applicability in brackets). Options marked “by name” appear on the build record under their option name — the code varies by model and year and is shown on the build sheet for that VIN.
| Option | Code (applies to) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| E-Active Body Control | By name | Active suspension over the standard AIRMATIC; invisible from outside. Listed by name. |
| Executive rear seat package | By name | Rear-cabin comfort upgrade; what chauffeur and family buyers search for. Listed by name. |
| Second-row captain’s chairs | By name | The first filter for many GLS shoppers. Listed by name. |
| AIRMATIC air suspension |
| Standard on the X167; worth confirming on any car with suspension work in its history. |
| Burmester 3D / High-End 3D surround sound | By name | Audio upgrade; listed by name. |
| Trailer coupling |
| Factory hitch versus aftermarket — the code settles it. |
| Driver Assistance Package | By name | Assistance suite; listed by name. |
| Panoramic sliding sunroof |
| A frequent filter for used SUV buyers. |
Paint is a separate three-digit code on the vehicle data plate and data card — see the Mercedes-Benz paint code reference. How to read the rest of a data card: Mercedes-Benz option codes explained.
Mercedes-Benz GLS generations at a glance
| Chassis code | US model years | Build-sheet notes |
|---|---|---|
| X166 | MY2017–2019 (GLS name) | Sold as the GL-Class from MY2013 and renamed GLS for MY2017. Assembled in Vance, Alabama. |
| X167 | MY2020–present | Current GLS 450, GLS 580, AMG GLS 63; Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 from MY2021. AIRMATIC standard, E-Active Body Control optional. |
Full specs by generation: Mercedes-Benz GLS specs.
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz GLS
- • Through the lower driver-side corner of the windshield (US-market cars).
- • On the certification label on the driver-side door jamb or B-pillar.
- • On the title, registration and insurance card.
- • In the Mercedes me app once the car is authenticated to an owner account.
Example: a Mercedes-Benz GLS VIN, position by position
Illustrative example, not a specific car: 4JGFF5KEXNA012345 is a check-digit-valid pattern that the federal decoder reads as 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450 4MATIC SUV, plant Vance, Alabama, USA (NHTSA vPIC). Nothing in the 17 characters describes options — those live in the build record (the data card) for the VIN. Decode any Mercedes-Benz VIN free with the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
| Positions | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 4JG | World Manufacturer Identifier — Mercedes-Benz SUVs assembled in the US (vPIC: Mercedes-Benz of North America). |
| 4–8 | FF5KE | Vehicle descriptor — Mercedes model line, body, engine and restraint coding; here a GLS 450 4MATIC SUV. |
| 9 | X | Check digit (validates the other 16 characters). |
| 10 | N | Model year 2022. |
| 11 | A | Assembly plant: Vance, Alabama, USA. |
| 12–17 | 012345 | Production serial number for that plant. |
Build sheet vs. the data card and window sticker
The original window sticker (Monroney label) lists the factory options and their prices, and the Mercedes-Benz data card lists the option codes — but a used car often no longer has either, and Mercedes me only shows a car's own records once the VIN is authenticated to an owner account. A CarWhere build sheet is the instant option when you are not the owner yet: This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Mercedes-Benz data card, Monroney label, or factory certificate. Other routes — dealer printouts, service records, the Mercedes-Benz window sticker by VIN — are compared in how to find Mercedes options by VIN.
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FAQ
How do I get a build sheet for a Mercedes GLS?
Enter the VIN on this page for a free availability check. If detailed build data exists, the build sheet is $9.99 one-time and lists the factory model, colors and installed options and packages when the build data includes them.
How can I tell if a GLS has E-Active Body Control?
Check the build record, where it is listed by name when the build data includes installed options. It can’t be confirmed from photos.
Does the build sheet show captain’s chairs or Executive rear seats?
Yes, when the underlying build data includes installed options. Data density varies by VIN; you see what is available before you pay.
Is the CarWhere GLS build sheet the official Mercedes-Benz data card?
No. It is reconstructed from licensed VIN-level build data and is not an official Mercedes-Benz data card, Monroney label or factory certificate. Mercedes me shows a car’s own records only once the VIN is authenticated to an owner account.
Sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder — example VIN decode (model, year, trim, plant), checked 2026-11-03
- 15 U.S.C. § 1232 — Automobile Information Disclosure Act (Monroney label contents) — window sticker must list manufacturer-installed optional equipment and prices
- CarWhere Mercedes-Benz option code reference — option codes and applicability
- CarWhere Mercedes-Benz paint code reference
- CarWhere Mercedes-Benz GLS depreciation by model year — live-listing medians
Build data is matched to the exact VIN entered, not to the model generally. This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Mercedes-Benz data card, Monroney label, or factory certificate.
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- Mercedes-Benz window sticker by VIN
- Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder
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