BMW X7 (2018 – 2022) vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (2019 – 2023): specs compared
The BMW X7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 489 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,320 kg against 2,410 kg. At 5,207 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is 56 mm longer than the BMW X7.
| Specification |
BMW
X7
2018 – 2022
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLS-Class
2019 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2022 | 2019 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 530 hp | 286 – 449 hp |
| Torque | 450 – 760 Nm | 500 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.0 s | 5.4 – 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 227 – 249 km/h | 227 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 11.4 L/100 km | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,956 mm |
| Height | 1,806 mm | 1,824 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,104 mm | 3,134 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,320 – 2,470 kg | 2,410 – 2,586 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.