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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS review
Mercedes-Benz's biggest SUV has acres of space and a sweet diesel six, but while tech has improved with a mild refresh, the price is steep.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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BMW X7
2026 Mercedes-Benz
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the BMW X7
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
702 km
80L - 83L
640 to 1013 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$171,000 - $189,100
$171,300 - $210,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peachy mild-hybrid diesel
- Massively practical cabin
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Interior doesn't scream $200k
- Not a super feelsome drive
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Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X7 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the design package:
- Alpine White
- Mineral White metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Sparkling Copper Grey metallic
- Manhattan metallic
- Skyscraper Grey metallic
- M Marina Bay Blue metallic
- M Carbon Black metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Ametrine BMW Individual metallic
- Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint is now standard across the 2023 BMW X7 range, with the majority of the BMW Individual metallic paint finishes costing an extra $2400. Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic costs an extra $5000.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2989 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW | 259kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4400 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm | 540Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 | 1750 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
