BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,550

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

X7 xDrive40i AWD vs GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	X7	GLS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$89,050	$91,600	X7
Horsepower	375 hp	375 hp	About the same
Torque	398 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	X7
MPG combined	23 mpg	21 mpg	X7
Cargo, max	90.4 cu ft	84.7 cu ft	X7
Cargo, seats up	12.8 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	GLS
Rear legroom	37.6 in	43.4 in	GLS
Front legroom	39.8 in	40.3 in	GLS
Length	203.6 in	205.0 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	79.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,452 lb to 6,089 lb	5,523 lb	N/A
Towing	7,500 lb	7,700 lb	GLS
Seats	7	7	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	5.6 s tested	5.8 s tested	X7
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
X7 xDrive40i AWD $87,500	GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $90,250	$2,750
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $90,250	X7 xDrive40i AWD $87,500	$2,750

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

X7 costs $3,504 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: X7 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.