The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..)

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) Mercedes GL 500
€ 109,900
 BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) BMW X7 M50d
€ 96,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,900

ⓘ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 500 is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X7 M50d.
Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..)
122.2
202.8
200.7 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5589 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7253 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.54 %
BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
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 500
BMW X7 M50d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.963
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
383 hp
395 hp
BMW X7 M50d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
391 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW X7 M50d

Performance

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 M50d

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
BMW X7 M50d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X7 M50d
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes GL 500
457 mi
710 mi
BMW X7 M50d
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
257.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW X7 M50d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1664 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft