The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 74,300
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 84,300
 BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive30d
€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300

ⓘ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 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 1.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.7
87.3
76.1 in
Width
78.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
72.8 in
Height
71.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
122.2
202.8
201.6 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7099 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
X166
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
261 hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
765 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft