The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 84,300

€ 90,400

€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes GLS 400 d.
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
71.1
78.7
87.3
71.8
77
84.9
78.7 in
Width
77 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.1 in
Height
71.8 in
122.2
202.8
123.4
205
202.8 in
Length
205 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7099 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
1.8 %

General
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
G07
Generation
X167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
261 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Performance
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLS 400 d
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
20.65 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLS 400 d
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
765 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
765 mi
736 mi
Mercedes GLS 400 d
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).
156.4 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
133.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes GLS 400 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft







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