Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7
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Overview
| Specs Score | 73 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
General
| Model | GLS 450d 4Matic | X7 |
| Type | SUV | SUV |
| Colors | Polar White, Obsidian Black, High-tech Silver, Selenite Grey, Sodalite Blue | Carbon Black Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Dravit Grey Metallic, BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Unlimited Kms | 2 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | OM656 Turbocharged I6 | TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine |
| Engine Displacement | 2989 cc | 2993 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Motor Type | 48V Electric Motor | |
| Motor Power | 15 kW | 9 kW |
| Maximum Power | 362.08 bhp @ 4000rpm | 335.25 bhp @ 4400rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 750 Nm @ 1350-2800rpm | 700 Nm @ 1750-2250rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic, Steptronic Sport |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Box | 9 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box | 8 Speed Automatic Gear Box |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) |
| Extra Features | xDrive - Intelligent 4WD with Variable Torque Distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist |
Battery Details
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration Details | 0 to 100 in 6.1 sec | 0 To 100 in 5.9 Sec |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 14.31 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping | |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping | |
| Steering Type | Electric | Power |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic | |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 12.54 m | |
| Suspension And Handling Features | Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension, Integrated Brake System |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 3300 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 2617 kg | 2525 kg |
| Length | 5209 mm | 5181 mm |
| Width | 2157 mm, with Mirrors | 2218 mm |
| Height | 1823 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3135 mm | 3105 mm |
| Headroom | 838 mm (Rear) | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless Radial |
| Tyre Size | Front- 275 / 45 R21, Rear- 315 / 40 R21 | 285/45 R21 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seater | 6 Seater |
| Boot Space | 740 L | |
| Front Tread | 1582 mm | |
| Rear Tread | 1703 mm |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | No |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | Yes, Automatic Start/Stop Function |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, 5 Zone, Thermotronic | Yes, 5-Zone Control, with Individualised Climate Control for Front Driver and Passenger, Rear Left and Right Passengers Including Two Additional Air-Vents in the B-Pillars and 3rd Row Passengers |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows | Driver Only |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes, with Hand Free Access and Anti Pinch Function | Yes, Automatic Operation of Tailgate |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Braking Function | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes, Digital Key | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Comfort, Sport, Eco Pro, Adaptive | |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Yes | |
| Voice Control Features | Voice Command | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, Leather Wrapped with Storage | Yes, with Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | |
| Autonomous Parking | Full, Parktronic | Full |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, 2 (100W) | Yes |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Heated Seats Front, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support | Heated Seats Front, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Passenger Side | |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain, Luggage Hook And Net | Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle | Front |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Dead Pedal | Yes | |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters, Nappa Leather Wrapped | Paddle Shifters, Leather Wrapped |
| Extra Features | Climatized Front Seats (Hot and Cold), Double Sunblind, Easy-Pack Load Compartment Cover, Guard 360° Burglary-resistant Laminated Safety Glass With Thermal And Noise Insulation, Power Closing (Soft Closing Doors) | Comfort Access System, Soft Close Function for Doors, Comfort Seats front (Fully Electrically Adjustable with Lumbar Support for Driver and Front Passenger), Comfort Cushion Made of Alcantara for 2nd row Outer Seats, 6 Seater 2 Comfort Seats with Armrest for Passengers in the 2nd Seat Row, Adaptive Air Flap Control, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 Load Distribution |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | |
| Flush Door Handles | No | |
| Door Handle Color | Body Colored | |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone | |
| Styling Features | Dashboard And Door Beltlines In ARTICO Man-made Leather, Headliner Fabric In Beige, MANUFAKTUR High-gloss Black Flowing Lines Piano Lacquer, Velour Floor Mats | Fine Wood Trim Fineline Black with Metal Effect High Gloss |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice, MID, Cruise | |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | Launch Control Function |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes, Child Seat Mounting, Rear Outward Seats 2nd Seat Row and 3rd Seat Row |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Watch Camera | Yes | |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front, Rear | Rear, Front |
| Impact Beams | Side Impact Beams, Front Impact Beams | |
| Number Of Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger, Side, Knee, Curtain | Passenger, Driver, Side, Knee |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | Yes, with Auto Hold |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Safety Features | Transparent Bonnet, Underguard | Integrated Brake System, Sun Protection Glazing, Anti-Dazzle Function ORVM (Driver Side) and Parking Function for Passenger Side ORVM, Active Park Distance Control, Airbags (Driver and Front Passenger, Head Airbags for 1st and 2nd Seat Row, Side Airbags, Knee Airbags), Automatic Differential Brake, Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Warning Triangle with First-Aid Kit, Dynamic Braking Lights |
| Extra Features | Automatic Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation | Vehicle Stability Control System, Parking Assistant Professional Including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View, Fully Remote Parking via Smartphone), BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Three-Point Seat Belts at All Seats Including Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners and Belt Force Limiters in the Front |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes, Distronic | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes, Active Steering Assist | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes, Active Steering Assist |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | 12.3 inches, Digital |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Ambient Lighting | Ambient Light Package (15 Pre-Defined Selectable Light Designs, X7 Illuminated Trim Element on Dashboard, Customizable with Ambient Light Setting, Welcome Light Carpet) |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette, Artico Man-made Leather - Macchiato Beige / Black | Leather |
| Extra Features | M Sport Package (Door Sill Finishers with M Designation, Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino, BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite, Vehicle Key with Exclusive M Lettering, M Leather Steering Wheel Including - (Multifunction Buttons, An M Badge, Steering Wheel Rim in Leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with Black Stitching and Contoured Thumb Rests)), Instrument Panel in Sensatec, Floor Mats in Velour, Glass Application 'CraftedClarity' for Interior Elements, Acoustic Glazing in the Front Side Windows and the Windscreen (Effective Reduction of Noise Level in the Interior, Less Noise in the Interior Created by Wind and Engine, A Comfortably Peaceful Ambience) |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes, LED | Yes |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, 5-Triple Spoke Light-Alloy Wheels Painted High-gloss Himalayas Grey With A High-sheen Finish | Alloy |
| Lighting | Puddle Lamp with Projection Of Brand Logo | BMW Split LED Headlights (Separate Structure for Daytime Running Lights and LED Headlight Cluster, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Fully Integrated High Beam Assistant), Rain Sensor and Automatic Driving Lights |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Heated ORVM |
| Roof Features | Roof Rail, Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic, 3-Part Glass Roof with a Light Graphic Composed of Over 15,000 Lighting Elements |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Side Stepper, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish |
| Extra Features | M Sport Package (M Aerodynamics Package with Front Apron, Side Skirts, and Wheel Arch Trims in Body Colour, M Designation on the Sides, M Sport Brake with Blue Painted Brake Callipers with M Designation, Specific Design Elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow Metallic, Tailpipe Trim Strip in M Sport Package Specific Geometry), Electric Operation of Split Tailgate, Aluminium Running Board, Two Part Tailgate, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Front and Rear | |
| Other Connectivity Features | HDMI Connectivity for Rear Entertainment System | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Gesture Control |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, MB-Connect | |
| Internet Connectivity | Yes, 4G | |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Valet Mode | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | Digital Key Transfer, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing) | BMW Connected Package Professional (Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround View Cameras with 360 Degree View Including (Top View, Panorama View and 3D View) |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes, MBUX | Yes, Augmented View in Touch Display |
| Display Size | 14.9 inches | |
| Speakers Brand | Burmester | Harman Kardon |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 16 | |
| Rear Infotainment System | MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System | |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | 7.4 inch MBUX Rear Tablet integrated in Armrest, Smartphone Integration, Hard-Disc Navigation, 2D and 3D Map Display, Personal Profiles, Prediction Function, 590 Watts Audio Experience with Dolby Atmos Support, TuneIn (Integrated Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify) | BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, High-Resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with Variable Configurable Widgets, Navigation Function with 3D Maps, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller), Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (464W) |
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