Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8vsBMW X7 (G07) 50i

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
VS

BMW X7 (G07)

50i

462 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    489 hp
    365 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    900 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8BMWX7 (G07)50i
Power
489hp365kW
462hp345kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,255kg7,176lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
900km559mi
Calculated
728km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,207mm205in
5,151mm203in
Width
2,030mm80in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,805mm71in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,105mm122in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,705mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
221mm9in
Trunk volume
355L
326L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,120L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
6
Fuel tank
90L
83L
CO2 emissions-
261g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8BMW X7 (G07) 50iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X7 (G07) 50i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8-2,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX7 (G07)50i5,250-6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8BMWX7 (G07)50i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
BMWX7 (G07)50i
462 hp
345 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has 27 hp more than BMW X7 (G07) 50i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X7 (G07) 50i and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWX7 (G07)50i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
BMWX7 (G07)50i
2,460 kg
5,423 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX7 (G07)50i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V85.3 s
BMWX7 (G07)50i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and BMW X7 (G07) 50i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)50i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and BMW X7 (G07) 50i: 1.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWX7 (G07)50i
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
900 km
559 mi
BMWX7 (G07)50i
728 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX7 (G07)50i
462 hp
345 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWX7 (G07)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMWX7 (G07)50i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWX7 (G07)50i
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8BMWX7 (G07)50i
Power
489 hp
365 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
2,460 kg
5,423 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
900 km
559 mi
728 km
452 mi
CO2 score
-
261 g/km
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8BMW X7 (G07) 50i
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X7 (G07) 50i

  • Is 10 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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