BMW 840d xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz G 550

BMW 840d xDrive

Coupe · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz G 550

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 840d xDrive

The BMW 840d xDrive is a luxury AWD diesel coupe that blends strong torque and efficient cruising for confident long-distance driving. It adds 4-seat practicality and a 420-liter trunk, but sits at a premium price point.

4 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz G 550

The Mercedes-Benz G 550 blends luxury focus with strong V8 performance and room for five plus a 600 L cargo area. It excels at premium comfort and road trips, but its high price and consumption favor buyers prioritizing experience over efficiency.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety400 hp

Why compared same body typesame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 37 / 57

City 21 / 11

Budget / value 20 / 26

Road trip 59 / 65

Performance 46 / 43

Cargo 20 / 33

Practical 22 / 34

Premium 70 / 80

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 840d xDrive · Orange = Mercedes-Benz G 550

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 840d xDrive Mercedes-Benz G 550

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Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

Strong, effortless performance from 320 hp and 680 Nm with 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
AWD traction for confident driving in varied weather
Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km, ideal for road trips
Practical for a coupe with four seats and a 420-liter trunk
High purchase price at 98,000 places it in the premium tier
Coupe layout is less convenient for families and rear-seat access
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers preferring petrol or hybrid
420-liter cargo space won’t satisfy cargo-heavy use

Mercedes-Benz G 550

Powerful V8 with 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s for confident passing
600 L cargo space and five seats suit road trips and growing families
Emphasis on reliability and safety per ranking signals
Luxury-focused positioning for comfort-centric buyers
High purchase price around 130,000
Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is not efficient for daily commuting
Less suited to city driving per usage signals
Seats only five, so no third-row flexibility

Verdict

Pick BMW 840d xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 840d xDrive uses 6.0 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz G 550 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz G 550 puts out 400 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

Mercedes-Benz G 550

Verdict

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