The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. BMW X7 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..)
€ 102,200
€ 109,900
€ 102,200
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 GLS 500 is 2.1 cm shorter, 6.6 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the BMW X7 M50d.
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
1850
1934
2141
1805
2000
2218
1934 mm
Width
2000 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2218 mm
1850 mm
Height
1805 mm
3075
5130
3105
5151
5130 mm
Length
5151 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3105 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
2445 kg
Kerb Weight
2535 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3290 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
3.55 %
General
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
X166
Generation
G07
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.928
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
450 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
450 bhp
395 bhp
BMW X7 M50d
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
760 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
700 NM
760 NM
BMW X7 M50d
Performance
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
BMW X7 M50d
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5.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLS 500
5.43 kg/bhp
6.42 kg/bhp
BMW X7 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
23 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X7 M50d
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
505 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes GLS 500
505 mi
710 mi
BMW X7 M50d
Environmental Impact
233 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLS 500
233 kWh
144 kWh
BMW X7 M50d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
301 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 500
BMW X7 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
805 kg
Maximum Payload
755 kg
680 L
Boot Capacity
326 L










2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2120 L



















