The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 86,300

€ 83,500

€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 450.
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
71.1
78.7
87.3
72.4
75.6
83.9
78.7 in
Width
75.6 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
71.1 in
Height
72.4 in
122.2
202.8
121.1
200.6
202.8 in
Length
200.6 in
122.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
5280 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
6956 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.44 %

General
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
G07
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 273.923


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
335 hp
335 hp
Mercedes GL 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
332 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 450
Performance
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 450
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15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
15.76 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive40i
27 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes GL 450
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
593 mi
Range
474 mi
BMW X7 xDrive40i
593 mi
474 mi
Mercedes GL 450
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).
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).
248.2 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive40i
164.8 kWh
248.2 kWh
Mercedes GL 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
412 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 450
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft










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