The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 76,200

€ 84,300

€ 76,200
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 400 is 1.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
72.8
76.1
84.3
71.1
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
121.1
201.6
122.2
202.8
201.6 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7099 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %

General
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
X166
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 276.821
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GL 400
328 hp
261 hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GL 400
354 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GL 400
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
675 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes GL 400
675 mi
765 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 400
174.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1797 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