2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i // 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 79% BMW X7 zone BMW dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 74% Mercedes-Benz GLS zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$94,000	CA$95,500
Fees	CA$2,998	CA$2,075
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$1,769/month	CA$1,797/month
Awards	Best full-size luxury SUV of 2020	-
Powertrain
Combined power	-	N/A
Combined torque	-	N/A
Engine	3.0 l I-6	3.0 l I-6
Power	335 hp @ 5,500 rpm (250 kW)	362 hp @ 5,500 rpm (270 kW)
Torque	332 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 5,200 rpm (450 N·m)	369 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	-	Electric
Power	-	21 hp (16 kW)
Torque	-	184 lb·ft (249 N·m)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	N/A
Energy	-	N/A
Voltage	-	N/A
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	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	12.0 L/100km	12.4 L/100km
Highway	9.4 L/100km	10.2 L/100km
Combined	10.8 L/100km	11.4 L/100km
Autonomy	768 km	789 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	254 g/km	267 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	optional	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	optional
Massage seats	optional	optional
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	N/A	optional
Smart key	standard	optional
Blindspot detection	optional	standard
Forward collision warning	optional	optional
Autonomous emergency braking	N/A	optional
Lane departure warning	optional	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	optional
Remote engine start	optional	standard
GPS	N/A	standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	N/A	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	not available	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	N/A	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	optional	optional
Wireless phone charging	optional	standard
Premium audio system	optional	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion with assist	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Turning diameter	13 m	N/A
Front suspension	independent, pneumatic, short/long arm	independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P275/40YR22	P275/40R21
Rear tires	P315/35YR22	P315/40R21
Safety
Seat belts	7	7
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,165 mm (203″)	5,207 mm (205″)
Width	2,218 mm (87″)	2,157 mm (85″)
Height	1,805 mm (71″)	1,823 mm (72″)
Wheelbase	3,105 mm (122″)	3,135 mm (123″)
Front track	1,684 mm (66″)	1,669 mm (66″)
Rear track	1,704 mm (67″)	1,692 mm (67″)
Weight	2,436 kg (5,370 lb)	2,480 kg (5,467 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	7	7
Trunk	between 1,376 l and 2,560 l	between 355 l and 2,400 l
Fuel tank	83 l (18 gal)	90 l (20 gal)
Towing capacity	2,700 kg (5,952 lb)	3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	6.1 s (manufacturer)	6.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A
Top speed	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
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	6/10	6/10
Safety	9/10	7/10
Infotainment	9/10	8/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	79%	74%

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