Car comparison

BMW X7 (G07) 40ivsMercedes-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)

40i

333 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

BMW X7 (G07) 40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX7 (G07)40iMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
333hp248kW
330hp246kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
3,195kg7,044lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
965km600mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu 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
83L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X7 (G07) 40iMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400dPowerTorque
  • BMW X7 (G07) 40i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX7 (G07)40i5,500-6,250 rpm1,600-4,800 rpm6,500 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)40iMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW X7 (G07) 40i has 3 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) 40i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40i
450 Nm
332 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)40i
2,360 kg
5,203 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)40i
243 km/h
151 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)40i6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d6.3 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)40i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d and BMW X7 (G07) 40i: 0.5 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)40i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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)40i
965 km
600 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)40i
333 hp
248 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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)40i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)40i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d 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)40i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)40i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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)40iMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
333 hp
248 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
965 km
600 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 40iMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X7 (G07) 40i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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