The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 86,300
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive40i
€ 85,400
 Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes GL 420 CDI
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,400

ⓘ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 xDrive40i is 5.5 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes GL 420 CDI.
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
1805
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
2000
2218
1840
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1920
2130
2000 mm
Width
1920 mm
2218 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1805 mm
Height
1840 mm
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
3105
5151
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3075
5096
5151 mm
Length
5096 mm
3105 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
2395 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
3155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3250 kg
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
6.08 %
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
G07
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
335 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
450 NM
700 NM
Mercedes GL 420 CDI

Performance

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive40i

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
7.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
7.15 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive40i
32 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW X7 xDrive40i
593 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
238.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive40i
164.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
760 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
326 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
2120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L