BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Price, engines, mileage, size and safety, side by side. On-road prices are for Delhi, including registration, road tax and insurance.
BMW X7: ₹1.51–1.58 crore on-road in Delhi. All 3 variants and prices
Mercedes-Benz GLS: ₹1.59–1.61 crore on-road in Delhi. All 2 variants and prices
What sets them apart
- Cheaper to buy: X7, from ₹1.51 crore against ₹1.59 crore on-road in Delhi (₹7.84 lakh less)
- Top variant: X7: ₹1.58 crore | GLS: ₹1.61 crore
- Power: Both up to 381 PS
- Better mild hybrid diesel mileage: X7, up to 14.3 km/l against 11 km/l (claimed)
- Bigger boot: GLS, 355 litres against 300
- More ground clearance: X7, up to 221 mm against 200 mm
- Crash-test rating: X7: 5 stars | GLS: Not tested
- More airbags: GLS, up to 9 against 7
- Seats: X7: 6 or 7 seats | GLS: 7 seats
- Longer warranty: GLS, 3 years / unlimited km against 2 years / unlimited km
- Variants on sale: X7: 3 variants | GLS: 2 variants
X7 vs GLS: side by side
| X7 | GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1.51–1.58 crore | ₹1.59–1.61 crore |
| Ex-showroom | ₹1.31–1.37 crore | ₹1.38–1.40 crore |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 6 or 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Mild hybrid petrol, Mild hybrid diesel | Mild hybrid petrol, Mild hybrid diesel |
| Engines | 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid petrol; 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid diesel | 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid petrol; 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Power | 340–381 PS | 367–381 PS |
| Torque | 520–700 Nm | 500–750 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | Mild hybrid petrol 11.3 km/l; Mild hybrid diesel 14.3 km/l | Mild hybrid diesel 11 km/l |
| Length | 5,181 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Ground clearance | 221 mm | 200 mm |
| Boot | 300 litres | 355 litres |
| Fuel tank | 83 litres | 90 litres |
| Kerb weight | 2,415–2,490 kg | 2,460–2,505 kg |
| Crash-test rating | 5 stars | Not tested |
| Airbags | 7 | 9 |
| Warranty | 2 years / unlimited km | 3 years / unlimited km |
Which one is right for you?
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Claimed mileage and range are the figures from official tests (ARAI or MIDC), which run higher than everyday driving. Boot space and kerb weight are published figures, left blank where none is published.