The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) Mercedes GL 500
€ 86,300
 BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive40i
€ 96,400
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 500 is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive40i.
Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive40i 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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (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 xDrive40i
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5280 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6956 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.04 %
BMW X7 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
X164
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 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 273.963
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
383 hp
335 hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
391 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive40i

Performance

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive40i

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
17 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive40i
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GL 500
457 mi
593 mi
BMW X7 xDrive40i
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
257.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft