Mercedes Benz Gls vs Bmw X7

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes Benz Gls

4.0 Petrol Maybach 600 4Matic

2.75 crore

BMW X7

Bmw X7

xDrive40d M Sport

1.37 crore

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

3982 cc
2993 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

9
8

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Max Motor Power

22hp
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Number of Cylinders

–
6

Number of Motors

–
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

11 kmpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

8.5 kmpl
14.31 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

90 litres
83 litres

0-100kph

4.9 s
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Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multilink
Independent, Multi-link

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

Turning Radius

6.27 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

22 inches
21 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R22
285/45 R21

Rear Tyre Size

325/40 R22
285/45 R21

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

5205 mm
5181 mm

Width

2030 mm
2000 mm

Height

1838 mm
1835 mm

Wheelbase

3135 mm
3105 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm
–

Kerb Weight

2825 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

520 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

Bluetooth Connectivity

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

4-zone
5-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

12 Volt Port

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Door Pockets

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Safety

Airbags

9
7

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

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

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rub Strips

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED DRLs

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Roof Rails

–

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

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 & Rear
Front Only

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

Powered
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
6

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

11.6-inch Touchscreen
14.9-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

Speakers

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16

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?