2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i // 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 74% BMW X7 zone BMW dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 70% Mercedes-Benz GLS zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$108,500	CA$110,000
Fees	CA$2,445	CA$2,175
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$2,042/month	CA$2,070/month
Powertrain
Combined power	N/A	N/A
Combined torque	N/A	N/A
Engine	3,0 l I-6	3,0 l I-6
Power	375 hp @ 5,200 rpm (280 kW)	362 hp @ 5,500 rpm (270 kW)
Torque	383 lb·ft @ 1,850 – 5,000 rpm (519 N·m)	369 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m)
Induction	Twin-turbo	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	Electric	Electric
Power	12 hp (9 kW)	21 hp (16 kW)
Torque	148 lb·ft (201 N·m)	184 lb·ft (249 N·m)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	N/A	N/A
Voltage	48 V	48 V
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain structure	N/A	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Full-size luxury SUV	Full-size luxury SUV
Assembly	Spartanburg, SC, US	Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Generation	1	3
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	11.3 L/100km	12.7 L/100km
Highway	9.5 L/100km	10.1 L/100km
Combined	10.5 L/100km	11.6 L/100km
Autonomy	790 km	775 km
Electric autonomy	N/A	N/A
CO₂ emissions	243 g/km	270 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	optional
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	optional	optional
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	standard	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	optional
Remote engine start	standard	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports	N/A	standard
Rear USB ports	N/A	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	optional
Wireless phone charging	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, pneumatic, double wishbone	independent, pneumatic, double wishbone
Rear suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P285/45R21	P275/45R21
Rear tires	P285/45R21	P315/40R21
Safety
Seat belts	7	7
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,181 mm (204″)	5,207 mm (205″)
Width	2,000 mm (79″)	1,956 mm (77″)
Height	1,835 mm (72″)	1,823 mm (72″)
Wheelbase	3,105 mm (122″)	3,135 mm (123″)
Weight	2,415 kg (5,324 lb)	2,480 kg (5,467 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	7	7
Trunk	between 362 l and 2,560 l	between 495 l and 2,400 l
Fuel tank	83 l (18 gal)	90 l (20 gal)
Towing capacity	3,493 kg (7,701 lb)	3,493 kg (7,701 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	5.8 s (manufacturer)	6.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	N/A	4.7 s (estimated)
Top speed	250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	N/A	41 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	5/10	4/10
Reliability	5/10	4/10
Safety	8/10	8/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	7/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	74%	70%

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