Car comparison

BMW X7 (G07) 40dvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X7 (G07)

40d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X7 (G07) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,212 km
    753 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX7 (G07)40dMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
340hp254kW
330hp246kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
3,295kg7,264lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,212km753mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,151mm203in
5,207mm205in
Width
2,000mm79in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,805mm71in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
3,105mm122in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,705mm67in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance
221mm9in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
326L
355L
Max trunk volume
2,120L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
6
7
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X7 (G07) 40dMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400dPowerTorque
  • BMW X7 (G07) 40d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX7 (G07)40d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX7 (G07)40dMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
28.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
330 hp
246 kW

BMW X7 (G07) 40d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d and BMW X7 (G07) 40d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
2,430 kg
5,357 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X7 (G07) 40d and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X7 (G07) 40d and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40d
1,212 km
753 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX7 (G07)40d
340 hp
254 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
330 hp
246 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX7 (G07)40d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX7 (G07)40d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW X7 (G07) 40d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX7 (G07)40d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX7 (G07)40d
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX7 (G07)40dMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Range score
1,212 km
753 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X7 (G07) 40dMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X7 (G07) 40d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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