BMW i7 xDrive40 vs Mercedes-Benz G 500

BMW i7 xDrive40

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

BMW i7 xDrive40

The BMW i7 xDrive40 is an AWD electric limousine with up to 590 km range, making it well-suited to road trips and premium comfort. It is quick and spacious, but priced like a flagship and lacks SUV-style cargo flexibility.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

Mercedes-Benz G 500

The Mercedes-Benz G 500 combines serious performance with a luxury focus and useful space for five, making it a confident choice for road trips and upscale family use. High purchase price and thirsty petrol consumption mean it won’t suit budget or city-first priorities.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety422 hp

Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 44 / 64

City 18 / 20

Budget / value 4 / 26

Road trip 77 / 70

Performance 32 / 38

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 14 / 40

Premium 77 / 81

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i7 xDrive40 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz G 500

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW i7 xDrive40 Mercedes-Benz G 500

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

Up to 590 km range from a 105.2 kWh battery supports long road trips.
AWD adds confident traction for varied weather and routes.
4.7 s 0-100 km/h and 356 hp deliver swift acceleration.
Spacious 5-seat cabin and 500 L trunk suit family travel.
Flagship-level price (119,900) will deter budget-focused buyers.
Sedan trunk lacks the cargo flexibility of SUVs and wagons.
Five seats only; no 7-seat option for larger families.
Top speed capped at 200 km/h may not satisfy those seeking very high-speed capability.

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Explosive acceleration and strong power make passing and merging effortless.
Luxury-focused experience aligns with premium expectations.
510 L cargo space and five seats work well for road trips and growing families.
Signals a strong safety focus for added peace of mind.
Very high purchase price.
11.5 L/100 km fuel use is not efficient for daily commuting.
Only five seats with no third row for larger families.
Front-wheel-drive layout may not meet buyers seeking all-weather traction.

Verdict

Pick BMW i7 xDrive40 if…

Lower entry price

BMW i7 xDrive40 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz G 500 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz G 500 puts out 422 hp vs 356 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Verdict

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