The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GL 500
€ 84,300
 BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X7 xDrive30d
€ 96,000
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 500 is 1.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
71.1
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
122.2
202.8
201.6 in
Length
202.8 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7099 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
X166
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 xDrive30d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.928
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
429 hp
261 hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes GL 500
550 mi
765 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
214 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 500
214 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 500
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft