SUV · 1–7 guests
Mercedes-Benz GL
Full-size Mercedes SUV — height, road presence and Cape Town's mountain-road comfort in a single vehicle. Available in X166 and X164 body configurations.
- Passenger capacity1–7 guests
- Luggage capacity5–6 suitcases (third row folded)
- TransmissionAutomatic · full-time 4×4
- Air-conditioningMulti-zone climate control
- Ideal forScenic private tours · families · safari transfers
- Route typeCoastal drives, mountain passes, day tours
About this vehicle
Why guests choose the GL SUV
The Mercedes-Benz GL is our full-size luxury SUV — a favourite for scenic private tours where road height, ride comfort and luggage space all matter. It seats up to seven guests with room for airport luggage, and its high driving position pairs perfectly with Cape Town's mountain passes and coastal drives.
Wanderer operates the GL in both the newer X166 and long-serving X164 body configurations. Both carry the signature matte-black Wanderer livery with the white crest on the hood, and both are equally suitable for Cape Point tours, Winelands days, safari transfers and multi-stop private itineraries.
Gallery
GL SUV photos from our Cape Town fleet
Comfort & features
Inside the GL SUV
- Air-conditioning / climate control
- Automatic transmission
- Comfortable premium seating
- Tinted windows for privacy
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur available
- Bottled water for guests
- Elevated driving position for scenic touring
- Full-time all-wheel drive
- Matte-black Wanderer livery
Full specification
At a glance
- Passenger capacity
- 1–7 guests
- Luggage capacity
- 5–6 suitcases (third row folded)
- Transmission
- Automatic · full-time 4×4
- Air-conditioning
- Multi-zone climate control
- Ideal for
- Scenic private tours · families · safari transfers
- Route type
- Coastal drives, mountain passes, day tours
Ideal for
How guests use the GL SUV
Cape Town Airport Transfers
Meet-and-greet transfers from Cape Town International with luggage-aware vehicle planning.
Learn moreChauffeur Service Cape Town
Hourly, half-day or full-day chauffeur bookings for business, events and hotel transfers.
Learn moreCape Town Day Tours
Private day tours — Cape Point, city touring, wine country and community-focused experiences.
Learn moreCape Town Wine Tours
Comfortable estate-to-estate routing across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Constantia and Paarl.
Learn moreFrequently asked
GL SUV questions, answered
How many passengers fit in the Mercedes GL SUV?+
The GL seats up to 7 guests. With the third row folded down there is significant boot space for airport luggage.
What's the difference between the GL X166 and X164?+
They are two generations of the same Mercedes full-size SUV. Both seat up to 7 guests and both are used interchangeably in the Wanderer fleet for private tours and transfers.
Is the GL SUV good for Chapman's Peak Drive and Cape Point?+
Yes. Its high driving position and ride comfort make it one of our top choices for the classic Cape Point route — Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders penguins.
Is the GL SUV available with a chauffeur?+
Yes. Every Wanderer GL booking includes a professional English-speaking chauffeur.
Can the GL handle safari transfers to Aquila or Inverdoorn?+
Yes. The GL is a common pick for private safari transfers from Cape Town to Aquila, Inverdoorn, Buffelsfontein and Sanbona.
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