The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 84,300
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive30d
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GL 500
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 500.
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.7
87.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
122.2
202.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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 500
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7099 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
261 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GL 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 500

Performance

BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
20.65 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
550 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
765 mi
550 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).
214 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
133.7 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1709 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