The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW X7 M50i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 85,400
Mercedes GL 420 CDI € 111,900
BMW X7 M50i
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,900
ⓘ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 420 CDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X7 M50i.
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
75.6 in
Width
78.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
72.4 in
Height
71.1 in
200.6 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5633 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7242 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
General
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
X164
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
302 hp
523 hp
BMW X7 M50i
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X7 M50i
Performance
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X7 M50i
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
BMW X7 M50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X7 M50i
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
536 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
536 mi
473 mi
BMW X7 M50i
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW X7 M50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
BMW X7 M50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft