The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 76,200

€ 86,300

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 xDrive40i.
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive40i
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 xDrive40i
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5280 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6956 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.64 %

General
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive40i
X166
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 xDrive40i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 276.821
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GL 400
328 hp
335 hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GL 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Performance
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive40i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X7 xDrive40i
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GL 400
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive40i
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
675 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GL 400
675 mi
593 mi
BMW X7 xDrive40i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GL 400
174.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 400
BMW X7 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft










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