The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 109,900

€ 87,600

€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 450.
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
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
200.7
202.8 in
Length
200.7 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
5589 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.13 %

General
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
G07
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 450
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.923

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
395 hp
335 hp
Mercedes GL 450
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
561 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 450
Performance
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GL 450
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
BMW X7 M50d
14.15 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X7 M50d
34 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes GL 450
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
710 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW X7 M50d
710 mi
464 mi
Mercedes GL 450
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW X7 M50d
144 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes GL 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GL 450
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1664 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft










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