The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)
€ 84,300

€ 131,900

€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 131,900
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7099 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.24 %

General
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
G07
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 157.982

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
261 hp
549 hp
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
Performance
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 63 AMG
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
20.65 lb/hp
10.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
36 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
765 mi
Range
505 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
765 mi
505 mi
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
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).
233 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
133.7 kWh
233 kWh
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft










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