The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 87,600
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) Mercedes GL 450
€ 84,300
 BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive30d
€ 87,600
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 450 is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.7
87.3
75.6 in
Width
78.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
72.4 in
Height
71.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
122.2
202.8
200.7 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7099 lb
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.61 %
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
X164
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 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.923
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GL 450
335 hp
261 hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GL 450
339 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 450

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GL 450
18 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes GL 450
464 mi
765 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GL 450
253.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 450
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft