BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
BMW X7
xDrive40d DPE 7 Seater · ₹ 1,36,59,450
Mercedes-Benz GLS
450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic · ₹ 1,46,45,850
Specifications
Top Speed
-
250 kmph
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
5.9 s
6.1 s
Engine
2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine CC
2993 CC
2999 CC
No. of Cylinders
6
6
Engine Type
-
M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
335 bhp @ 4400 rpm
375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Gearbox
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
500 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Mileage (ARAI)
14.31 kmpl
-
Driving Range
1145 km
-
Electric Motor
Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Integrated with Transmission)
-
Ethanol Compatibility
-
E20
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Transmission Type
Automatic (TC)
Automatic (TC)
No. of Gears
8
9
Drive Modes
5 - ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Advanced Suspension Features
Ride Height Adjustment
Ride Height Adjustment
Brakes
Disc (Front & Rear)
Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres
285 / 45 R21
275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres
285 / 45 R21
315 / 40 R21
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension
Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6 metres
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Vehicle Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited
3 Years / Unlimited
Features
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Artificial Leather
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Ambient Interior Lighting
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Digital
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
12.3 inch
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Infotainment Screen
14.9" Touch-screen Display
12.3" LCD Display
Infotainment (Front)
Touch-screen Display
LCD Display
Audio System
16 Speakers (464W)
6+ Speakers
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
2 x 12V Power Outlets
Antenna
Roof-Mounted Antenna
Roof-Mounted Antenna
Input Methods
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Emergency Call Button
Yes
Yes
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Yes
Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Find My Car
Yes
Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence
Yes
Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Yes
No
Alexa Compatibility
No
No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Yes
Yes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Gesture Control
Yes
No
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Third row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Third Row AC
-
Separate Zone
Heater
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Yes
Yes
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner Control
Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone
Rear AC Vents
Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Third row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof
Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Roof
Third Row AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Chrome
Exterior Door
Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Remote
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare ORVMs
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Panoramic
Driver Armrest
Yes
Yes
Window Sunshade
Rear Windows
-
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat: Forward / Back
Electric
Electric
Headrest: Up / Down
Manual
Electric
Headrests
Front, Second & Third
Front, Second & Third
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Captain Seats
Bench
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
No
40:20:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, seat base bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)
14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, seat base bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)
14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front Seats (Cooled)
Front (Cooled)
Interiors
Dual Tone (Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect)
Dual Tone (Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No
No
Split Third Row Seat
50:50
50:50
Third Row Seat Adjustment
-
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Third Row Cup Holders
Yes
Yes
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Metallic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
Yes
Body Kit
No
Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips
No
Yes
Taillights
LED
LED
Headlights
LED
LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Cornering Headlights
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Wrappings
Wrapped Steering Wheel
Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Exhaust
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
LED - Front & LED - Rear
LED - Front & LED - Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
No
No
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
Yes
Speakers
16
6
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Noise Levels
Yes
-
Dimensions
Length
5181 mm
5209 mm
Width
2000 mm
2157 mm
Height
1835 mm
1823 mm
Kerb Weight
-
2460 kg
Seating Capacity
7
7
No of Seating Rows
3 Rows
3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 litres
90 litres
Boot Space
-
355 litres
Wheel Base
3105 mm
3135 mm
No. of Doors
5
5
Length x Width x Height
5181 mm * 2000 mm * 1835 mm
5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
Yes
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
6 Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row
Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
Yes
Sunglass Holder
No
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Safety
Anti-Lock Braking System
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
ADAS
Yes
-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Yes
Puncture Repair Kit
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
Warning only
Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Yes
High-beam Assist
Yes
Yes
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Yes
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
No of Airbags
8
9
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Rear Collision Assist
Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
-
Four-Wheel-Drive
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
No
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Differential Lock
Yes
No
Dashcam
No
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Active headrest
-
Yes
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Colours
Available colours
4 colours
6 colours
Brochure
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₹ 1.46 Crore
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₹ 1.46 Crore
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₹ 1.2 Crore
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Mercedes-Benz
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₹ 1.46 Crore
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₹ 1.37 Crore
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