BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW X7 price starts at Rs. 1.37 Crore, which is Rs. 5.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.43 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X7 offers a claimed 14.31 kmpl, while the GLS delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the X7 uses a 2993cc engine producing 335.25bhp@4400rpm and the GLS a 2989cc engine producing 362.07bhp. If you're deciding between the X7 and GLS, the X7 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GLS stands out for performance and top speed.

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X7 vs GLS Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X7Mercedes-Benz GLS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.37 CroreRs. 1.43 Crore
Mileage 14.31 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 2993 cc2989 cc
Max power 335.25bhp@4400rpm362.07bhp
Top speed 245 Km/h250 Km/h

X7 vs GLS Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X7 xDrive40d M SportMercedes-Benz GLS 450d Night Edition
Rating
38 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.37 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 2989 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335.25bhp@4400rpm 362.07bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X7 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.31 Kmpl 12 kmpl
Tyre Size 285/45 R21 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 2,65,213 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,76,626 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X7 Insurance GLS Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2993 cc
2989 cc
Engine Type
3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2989 cc
Max Power
335.25bhp@4400rpm
362.07bhp
Max Torque
700Nm@1750-2250rpm
750Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
5.9 Sec
6.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
245 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.31 Kmpl
12 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
R21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
R21
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
6
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
285/45 R21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
6
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5181*2000*1835 mm3
5209*2157*1823 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2782 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adju
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multim
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
16
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt &Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
7.4
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
4
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
"Cruise Control with braking function,Launch Control Function,Integrated Brake System,Fully Integrated High Beam Assistant,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights,Sun Protection Glazing,anti-dazzle function (drivers side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Brake Energy Regeneration,Active Park Distance Control,Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row,Automatic Differential Brake,Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant,Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC,Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function,ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats 2nd seat row and 3rd seat row,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,M Sport Brake"
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MBUX
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3250 kg

Is BMW X7 Better Than Mercedes-Benz GLS?

50% users have chosen BMW X7 over Mercedes-Benz GLS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 61 users have also rated BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW X7 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLS is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor GLS X7
Mileage 3.3 4.7
Performance 3.3 4.3
Comfort 3.3 5.0
Maintenance 3.3 4.3
Safety 3.8 5.0
Features 3.8 3.3
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BMW X7 Vs Mercedes Benz GLS FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X7 vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
As per the users experiences BMW X7 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLS is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper BMW X7 vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
The BMW X7 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹5.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X7 vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
For the xDrive40d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X7 produces 335.25bhp@4400rpm of power and 700Nm@1750-2250rpm of torque. Whereas for the 450d Night Edition version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 362.07bhp of power and 750Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X7 has better performance.

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