Compare 2022 BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV

Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,370 lbs
5,412 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,400 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
20 MPG
City
19 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
8.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
23.8 gallons
Cruising Range City
416.1 miles
428.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
525.6 miles
571.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
203.3 in
205 in
Height
71.1 in
71.8 in
Max Width
78.7 in
77 in
Front Width
66.3 in
65.7 in
Rear Width
67.1 in
66.6 in
Wheelbase
122.2 in
123.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.9 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
59.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.6 in
41.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.9 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.5 in
Third Row Leg Room
33.3 in
34.6 in
Third Row Headroom
36.6 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
47.9 in
50.3 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
90.4 ft³
84.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
48.6 ft³
42.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12.8 ft³
17.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
42.8 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
21" x 9.5"
20" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
21" x 9.5"
20" x 8.5"

Tires

Front Tire
P285/45HR21
P275/50HR20
Rear Tire
P285/45HR21
P275/50HR20
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Arctic Grey Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Ametrin Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic, Build Out:02/17/22
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Espresso Brown/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Espresso Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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