Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 76.05 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

GLS vs X7 vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	X7	E-Class
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore	Rs. 76.05 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2998 cc	1991 cc
Power	375 bhp	375 bhp	194 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 Exclusive

Rs. 76.05 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 Exclusive

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	5.8	7.6
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator		M274 Turbo I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	194 bhp @ 5500-6100 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Four-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Multi-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	285 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	285 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect	Black , Beige with brown / Open-pore light brown ash wood trim
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	15	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	14.9	12.3
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers		Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
Sodalite Blue	Carbon Black Metallic	Graphite Grey
Selenite Silver	Dravit Grey Metallic	High Tech Silver Metallic
High-tech Silver	Mineral White Metallic	Polar White
Polar White	Mineral White Metallic	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.9Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

Amazing car. very honest car. Fasting car . dream car.

This car very amazing, the wonderful car My experience this buying car very good decision This car was dream car. Very good experience. Seat quality very good. Tyres quality very good

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Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

Rs. 43.90 Lakh onwards

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GLS vs X7 vs E-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 76.05 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to X7 and E-Class?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the xDrive40i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of X7 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the E 200 Exclusive variant, 1991 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 194 bhp @ 5500-6100 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Length (mm)	5209	5181	5075
Width (mm)	2157	2000	1860
Height (mm)	1823	1835	1495
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3105	3079
Ground Clearance (mm)	200
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	6	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	493		540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	83	80

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Black

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited