The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 84,300

€ 92,000

€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000
ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes GL 500.
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
1805
2000
2218
1840
1920
2130
2000 mm
Width
1920 mm
2218 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1805 mm
Height
1840 mm
3105
5151
3075
5096
5151 mm
Length
5096 mm
3105 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
2445 kg
Kerb Weight
2445 kg
3220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3150 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
G07
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
261 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes GL 500
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
620 NM
530 NM
Mercedes GL 500
Performance
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500
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9.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 kg/bhp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
9.37 kg/bhp
6.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
43 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
765 mi
Range
467 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
765 mi
467 mi
Mercedes GL 500
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).
252 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
133.7 kWh
252 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
216 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
705 kg
326 L
Boot Capacity
620 L










2120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L