The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW X7 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 90,400

€ 84,300

€ 90,400
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 GLS 400 d is 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW X7 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
71.8
77
84.9
71.1
78.7
87.3
77 in
Width
78.7 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
71.8 in
Height
71.1 in
123.4
205
122.2
202.8
205 in
Length
202.8 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7099 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
1.8 %

General
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
X167
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 656.929
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLS 400 d
325 hp
261 hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLS 400 d
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLS 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X7 xDrive30d
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 400 d
16.89 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLS 400 d
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X7 xDrive30d
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
736 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes GLS 400 d
736 mi
765 mi
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GLS 400 d
156.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW X7 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 400 d
BMW X7 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
60 cu ft