Car A
BMW X7 M50i
The BMW X7 M50i blends true three-row space with serious performance for luxury family travel. It excels on long road trips but is less compelling for tight-city use or cost-conscious ownership.
BMW X7 M50i
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC is a seven-seat luxury SUV that pairs strong V8 performance with all-weather AWD confidence for comfortable road trips. Efficiency and city convenience are its trade-offs, and cargo space is limited with all seats up.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
75
/
60
City
15
/
16
Budget / value
24
/
10
Road trip
64
/
66
Performance
39
/
46
Cargo
31
/
21
Practical
47
/
31
Premium
76
/
74
Winter
40
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 M50i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X7 M50i
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X7 M50i
- 530 hp and 4.7 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless overtakes
- Seats seven, fitting large families in a true three-row SUV
- Prioritizes premium comfort for long trips
- Ranks highly for safety and performance within its segment
- Combined consumption of 12.5 L/100 km is thirsty
- 326 L trunk is small with all seats in place
- Less suited to city driving and tight parking
- High purchase price around 103,000 doesn’t suit budget-focused buyers
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
- Seven seats and AWD suit large families and winter driving.
- V8 power (503 hp, 700 Nm) and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h enable confident passing.
- Comfort-oriented luxury focus aligns with long-distance travel.
- High horsepower for the segment.
- Combined consumption of 12 L/100 km is thirsty.
- Price around 98,000 targets luxury buyers, not budget-focused shoppers.
- Limited cargo when all seats are in use (130 L).
- Seven-seat format and a powerful V8 are not ideal for tight city driving.
Verdict
Pick BMW X7 M50i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X7 M50i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.