Do you want the 2022 BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV®) or the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV? You’ve been going back and forth between them for a while because you need a large vehicle for your growing family. You also want to dwell in luxury during drives through Stratham, Portsmouth, and Exeter, NH. Both models look like contenders, but only one winner can be chosen in this vehicle challenge.
The team at BMW of Stratham has created this review for that very purpose: to determine which car features better overall options, so you can decide which one to buy. So, strap on your seat belts and keep reading this 2022 BMW X7 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison.
We’ve heard you have a growing family. Congratulations! We know as well as you that when you add to your family and kids start growing up, space is a hot commodity. Car seats, backpacks, sports equipment, beloved security animals and blankets—your vehicle fills up quickly.
In the BMW X7, the front seat provides 41.9 inches of headroom that feels luxuriously comfortable. In addition, the shoulder room in the front seat spans 60 inches. With this amount of room, you’ll easily be able to get comfortable.
Let’s see how this space compares to the Mercedes-Benz GLS:
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BMW X7 |
Vs |
Mercedes-Benz GLS |
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41.9 inches |
Front Headroom |
39.4 inches |
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60 inches |
Front Shoulder Room |
59.3 inches |
The Mercedes-Benz GLS offers 39.4 inches of front headroom, which is close but still limits your ability to stretch out.
Storage space counts when you need to fit groceries and your gear along with the kids’ stuff. The X7 provides a spacious 90.4 cubic feet of cargo volume. In the GLS, you’ll miss out by a little over five cubic feet with 84.7 cubic feet of available cargo volume.
Starting out in the X7, you can adjust your temperature and that in other areas by using the standard automatic 4-zone climate control. You can also adjust four areas in the GLS with their standard automatic 4-zone climate control.
If it’s a balmy day and all you need is a dose of natural light and outdoor breezes, open the standard panoramic moonroof in the X7. The GLS offers a panorama roof, too, but it’s an optional feature.
Speaking of roofs, in the X7, initiate your own evening light show or entertain little ones who need the distraction from distracting you. The available Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof uses LED light graphics in six different colors to diffuse ambiance throughout the entire cabin. This delightful feature cannot be found in the GLS.
In addition, both vehicles come with:
However, the BMW X7 comes standard with heated front armrests and heated steering wheel. While these amenities are available in the GLS, they’re only optional, not standard.
Now comes the exciting part. Your sports vehicle doesn’t just haul the family to and from, it hauls…well, you know… Ahem, let’s put it this way—both vehicles speed down the road like competing race cars.
The BMW X7 xDrive40i trim accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.8 seconds, while the X7 M50i trim zooms from the same speeds in only 4.5 seconds! Coming in second, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 trim goes from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.9 seconds.
Some awesome power goes into these lightning-fast acceleration stats for two of the top trims. The Alpina XB7 trim’s 4.4L BMW ALPINA Bi-Turbo V8 engine zips down the road with 612 horsepower, backed with the strength of 590 lb-ft of torque. The GLS’s 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine revs to the sound of these specs:
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BMW X7 |
vs |
Mercedes-Benz GLS |
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4.4L BMW ALPINA Bi-Turbo V8 |
Top Engine |
3.0L inline-6 turbo |
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612 HP |
Maximum Horsepower |
362 HP |
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590 lb-ft |
Maximum Torque |
369 lb-ft |
If you’re looking for a vehicle with tons of power, the BMW X7 will excel.
When it comes to choosing your next vehicle, you’ll want to have as many choices as possible. Fortunately, the BMW X7 has three models to choose from. Whether you want to stick with the basics or upgrade to the highest amount of power, the choice is yours. The models in our inventory include:
As for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, you’ll only find one 2022 model in the lineup: the GLS 450 SUV. While impressive in its own right, it doesn’t give you any choice.
With your large family, the car ride is sure to be loud and busy. Why not invest in some high-tech features that will entertain the kids for the whole ride? Both the BMW X7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS come with some amazing standard features, such as:
However, the BMW X7 comes with a WiFi Hotspot. While in-car WiFi is available for the GLS, it isn’t standard. As for audio, the GLS has a Burmester Surround Sound System with 13 speakers, while the BMW’s Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System has 16 speakers.
From driving the kids to soccer practice to road trips during summer vacation, staying safe is a top priority for families everywhere. It’s a top priority for the manufacturers of these vehicles, too. Starting with the BMW X7, you’ll find the standard Active Driving Assistant, which includes:
The BMW X7 also has standard Park Distance Control and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The Mercedes-Benz also comes with standard ABS, but its Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist are both optional features.
Did our BMW of Stratham comparison help guide you toward the winner of the vehicle challenge between the 2022 BMW X7 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS? If you live near Stratham, Portsmouth, or Exeter, New Hampshire, we welcome you to take a test drive of the BMW X7.
Just contact us to set one up today! See you soon.
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