2020 BMW X7 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2020 BMW X7

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$93,130	$99,600
X7 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	25	$69,225	$73,900
X7 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$86,620	$92,600

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GLS 450 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	19	23	$71,393	$75,950
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	16	21	$92,872	$98,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$93,130

$71,393

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$99,600

$75,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1660 / month

$1266 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW?

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.

TCC Likes

Beautiful interior
Great standard tech
Comfortable seats everywhere

Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines

TCC Dislikes

Very expensive
Digital dash isn’t our favorite
Look-at-me grille

Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

36.6

38.9

Front Leg Room (in)

39.8

40.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

50.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

40.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

39.4

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

34.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

66.2

65.7

Length, Overall (in)

203.3

205

Height, Overall (in)

71.1

71.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

Wheelbase (in)

122.2

123.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.6

42.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.4

84.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

17.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

54.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.7

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

23.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.8

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P315/35YR22

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/40YR22

P275/55HR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5950

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5950

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7319

7275

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 X 10.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 X 9.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.4 L/268

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

523 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.35

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X7

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.15

3.27

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.15

3.27

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.3

8.5

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