Compare 2021 BMW X7 vs 2021 Lexus LX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2021 BMW X7
#4 in Luxury Large SUVs
X
2021 Lexus LX
#17 in Luxury Large SUVs
X
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
#4 in Luxury Large SUVs
X
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ALPINA XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X7 ALPINA XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle 15 21 $131,910 $141,300
X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle 15 21 $93,315 $99,800
X7 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 19 24 $70,155 $74,900
LX 570 Three Row 4WD
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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV 14 18 $124,174 $132,100
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV 20 24 $71,440 $76,000
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV 16 21 $92,919 $98,850
GLS Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV 15 19 $150,870 $160,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$131,910
$84,484
$124,174
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$141,300
$91,830
$132,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$2355 / month
$1531 / month
$2202 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
5.4
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 BMW X7 doesn’t compromise roominess, comfort, performance, or price. The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is a hardened warrior ill-suited to most real-world uses, but still brimming with character. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 12 mpg 14 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 16 mpg 18 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Third Shoulder Room (in)
47.9 62.3 50.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.9 38.9 40.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 59.1 58.5
Front Head Room (in)
41.9 38.3 39.4
Third Leg Room (in)
33.3 28.3 34.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
60 61 59.3
Passenger Capacity
7 8 7
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6 34.4 41.9
Third Head Room (in)
36.6 35.8 38.9
Front Leg Room (in)
39.8 42.9 40.3
Front Hip Room (in)
- 58.8 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 58.5 -
Third Hip Room (in)
- 56.6 -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
66.2 64.8 67.1
Length, Overall (in)
203.3 200 206.4
Height, Overall (in)
70.7 75.2 70.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
67 64.6 67.9
Wheelbase (in)
122.2 112.2 123.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.7 78 79.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.9 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
90.4 83.1 84.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.8 9.1 17.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
48.6 44.7 42.7
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
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- - 22.4
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
15.5 13.9 15.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
15.7 13.6 14.5
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.9 24.6 23.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42.8 - 39.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA Full-Size Compact
Front Tire Order Code
258 NA R01
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P285/45YR21 P285/50VR20 P315/45YR21
Rear Tire Order Code
258 NA R01
Front Tire Size
P285/45YR21 P285/50VR20 P275/50YR21
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
595 700 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5950 7000 NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
5950 7000 NA
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7319 7385 -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
21 X 9.5 20 X 8.5 21 X 11.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
21 X 9.5 20 X 8.5 21 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Full-Size Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
590 @ 2000 403 @ 3600 627 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
4.4 L/268 5.7 L/346 4.0 L/243
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
612 @ 5500 383 @ 5600 603 @ 5750
Engine Oil Cooler
None None None
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 12 14
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 14 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 16 18
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.82 0.86
Trans Order Code
2TB NA NA
Transfer Case Model
None Electronic None
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.43 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.00 4.79 5.35
Trans PTO Access
No No No
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 1.84 2.25
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.67 0.72
Trans Type
8 8 9
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.21 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Four Wheel Drive All Wheel
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.48 3.79 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.20 2.81 3.24
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X7 Lexus LX Mercedes-Benz GLS
Body Code
S S S
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC+
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear
Independent Rigid Axle Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.38 3.31 -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.38 3.31 -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.5 12.7 11.1
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 100 -
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