The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 109,900
€ 102,200
€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,200
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLS 500.
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
71.1
78.7
87.3
72.8
76.1
84.3
78.7 in
Width
76.1 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.1 in
Height
72.8 in
122.2
202.8
121.1
202
202.8 in
Length
202 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
5589 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.54 %
General
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
G07
Generation
X166
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
395 hp
450 hp
Mercedes GLS 500
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X7 M50d
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLS 500
Performance
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X7 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 500
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
BMW X7 M50d
14.15 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X7 M50d
34 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
710 mi
Range
505 mi
BMW X7 M50d
710 mi
505 mi
Mercedes GLS 500
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).
233 kWh
BMW X7 M50d
144 kWh
233 kWh
Mercedes GLS 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 M50d
Mercedes GLS 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1664 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft










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





















