BMW X7 xDrive40i vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

BMW X7 xDrive40i

The BMW X7 xDrive40i is a 7‑seat AWD SUV for large families and road trips, blending strong performance with an emphasis on reliability and safety. Expect confident pace and all‑weather traction, with efficiency and cargo space (with all rows up) as the main trade‑offs.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

A three-row, seven-seat luxury model with strong V6 biturbo performance and AWD, the GLS 450 4MATIC suits large families and long road trips. High fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up are the main compromises.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.9 L/100km367 hpAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 76 / 76

City 21 / 22

Budget / value 38 / 37

Road trip 69 / 71

Performance 38 / 40

Cargo 31 / 32

Practical 49 / 50

Premium 65 / 66

Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 xDrive40i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X7 xDrive40i Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Seven seats accommodate large families
AWD traction supports winter and mixed‑weather driving
Strong performance (340 hp, 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s) for confident passing
Signals prioritize reliability and safety
Combined consumption of 11.5 L/100 km raises running costs
Only 326 L of cargo space with all three rows up
Large SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
Premium $74,900 price point

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Seven seats and three rows suit large-family duty
Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 367 hp for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and poor weather
Road-trip friendly thanks to seating capacity and strong highway performance
Combined consumption of 10.9 L/100 km raises running costs
355 L of cargo space is limited with all rows in use
Less convenient for tight city driving
Premium pricing may stretch budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW X7 xDrive40i if…

Lower entry price

BMW X7 xDrive40i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC puts out 367 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Verdict

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