The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 86,300
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive40i
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GL 500
€ 86,300
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 xDrive40i is 1.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 500.
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive40i 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 xDrive40i 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 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
5280 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
6956 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.04 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
G07
Generation
X166
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 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
335 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GL 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X7 xDrive40i
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 500

Performance

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive40i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
15.76 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive40i
27 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
550 mi
BMW X7 xDrive40i
593 mi
550 mi
Mercedes GL 500
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).
214 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive40i
164.8 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
412 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X7 xDrive40i
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1676 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