Bmw X7 vs Mercedes Benz Gls

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BMW X7

Bmw X7

xDrive40d M Sport

1.37 crore

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes Benz Gls

4.0 Petrol Maybach 600 4Matic

2.75 crore

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

2993 cc
3982 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
–

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Number of Motors

1
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

340hp at 4400 rpm
557hp at 6000-6500rpm

Max Engine Torque

700Nm at 1750-2250 rpm
770Nm at 2500-5000rpm

Max Motor Power

–
22hp

Fuel & Performance

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

14.31 kmpl
8.5 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

83 litres
90 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
11 kmpl

0-100kph

–
4.9 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multilink

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

21 inches
22 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R21
285/45 R22

Rear Tyre Size

285/45 R21
325/40 R22

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
6.27 m

Dimensions

Length

5181 mm
5205 mm

Width

2000 mm
2030 mm

Height

1835 mm
1838 mm

Wheelbase

3105 mm
3135 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
160 mm

Kerb Weight

–
2825 kg

Boot Capacity

–
520 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vanity Mirror

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

5-zone
4-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

–

Safety

Airbags

7
9

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Seat Belt Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Driver Airbag

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Rub Strips

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED DRLs

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Projector Headlamps

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Optional

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40

Seat Count

6
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

16
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14.9-inch Touchscreen
11.6-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

SOS Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•20w

We are planning to buy a luxury SUV and had initially shortlisted the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the BMW X7. However, after noticing that the Porsche Cayenne is available at a similar price point, we have become quite confused about which option to choose. Could you please advise which package would be better overall?