BMW X7 xDrive30d vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

BMW X7 xDrive30d

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Car A

BMW X7 xDrive30d

The BMW X7 xDrive30d is a seven-seat AWD diesel SUV that blends strong torque, efficient cruising, and comfort for large families and road trips. Reliability and safety take priority, but city use and cargo space with all seats up are less compelling.

7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

A seven-seat AWD diesel that blends strong torque and efficient-for-its-class fuel use with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to large families and long trips. Its premium price and size make it less ideal for city-focused buyers.

7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety286 hpAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 76 / 83

City 29 / 27

Budget / value 46 / 25

Road trip 68 / 82

Performance 34 / 35

Cargo 31 / 59

Practical 55 / 53

Premium 63 / 66

Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X7 xDrive30d Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive30d

Seven-seat layout and AWD suit large families and all-weather use
620 Nm diesel torque enables easy overtakes and relaxed cruising
7 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class on long trips
Signals emphasize reliability and safety
326-liter trunk limits luggage when all seven seats are in use
Large SUV size is less convenient for tight city driving and parking
Diesel powertrain favors longer journeys over short urban hops
Premium-level pricing within its segment

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

Seven seats and an 825 L boot support family life and road trips.
7.5 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class.
286 hp and 600 Nm (0–100 km/h in 6.3 s) give confident overtaking when loaded.
4MATIC AWD adds traction for winter and mixed conditions.
Premium pricing at 81,700 may exceed some budgets.
Seven-seat size can feel cumbersome in tight urban parking.
Diesel powertrain is less appealing for mostly short, city journeys.
If maximum fuel savings are the goal, smaller or hybrid models will be thriftier.

Verdict

Pick BMW X7 xDrive30d if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X7 xDrive30d uses 7.0 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC puts out 286 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive30d

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

Verdict

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