The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 84,300
![BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_X7_G07.png)
€ 74,300
![Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_GL_X166.webp)
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 1.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
201.6
202.8 in
Length
201.6 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7099 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
![BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_X7_G07.png)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
![Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X166.png)
General
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
G07
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.826
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
261 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW X7 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
20.65 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
36 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
765 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
765 mi
839 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
133.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
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60 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft