Car A
BMW X7 xDrive40d
A premium 7-seat diesel SUV aimed at road trips and large families, the X7 xDrive40d blends strong performance with efficiency for its class. Less compelling for tight-city, budget-focused use.
BMW X7 xDrive40d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
A premium 7-seat AWD diesel built for long-distance travel and large families, the GLS 400d 4MATIC blends strong torque, respectable efficiency, and generous cargo space. Best for road trips over tight-city or budget-focused use.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
66
/
76
City
28
/
27
Budget / value
29
/
26
Road trip
68
/
78
Performance
37
/
36
Cargo
31
/
49
Practical
41
/
48
Premium
65
/
66
Winter
80
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 xDrive40d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X7 xDrive40d
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X7 xDrive40d
- AWD traction and diesel torque suit winter and long road trips
- Seats seven, fitting large families
- Efficient for its class at 7.2 l/100 km combined
- Strong performance (340 hp, 700 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for quick overtakes
- Premium pricing won’t suit budget-focused buyers
- Less suited to city driving and short, stop‑start use
- Trunk space is 326 L with all seats up, limiting luggage for seven
- Diesel powertrain is optimized for long-distance cruising rather than urban errands
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
- Seven seats and a 640‑liter trunk suit family travel and luggage.
- Diesel efficiency at 7.4 l/100 km is efficient for its class on long runs.
- 700 Nm torque and 6.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident passing and merging.
- AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-road conditions.
- Premium pricing won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
- Diesel powertrain won’t appeal if you prefer petrol, hybrid, or electric.
- Less suited to frequent tight-city driving and short hops.
- If you rarely use all seven seats, a smaller five-seater may fit better.
Verdict
Pick BMW X7 xDrive40d if…
Best fuel economy
BMW X7 xDrive40d uses 7.2 L/100km vs 7.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.