The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 109,900

€ 85,400

€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X7 M50d is 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 420 CDI.
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
71.1
78.7
87.3
72.4
75.6
83.9
78.7 in
Width
75.6 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
71.1 in
Height
72.4 in
122.2
202.8
121.1
200.6
202.8 in
Length
200.6 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5589 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.59 %

General
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
G07
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
395 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Performance
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 420 CDI
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
BMW X7 M50d
14.15 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X7 M50d
34 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
710 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW X7 M50d
710 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
238.7 kWh
BMW X7 M50d
144 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1664 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft










60 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft