Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLC-class plug-in hybrid 2023 - vs - BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 2019

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Average Price: 
$
49,100
Updated: 
12 Jun 2023
$
139,350
Updated: 
11 Oct 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
20.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#2B2D31
#EFEEF1
#5C5C5E
#909090
#24426A
#ADB0B7
#4A88C0
#454B4F
#952D2E
Color: 
ALPINA Blue Metallic
#2b2f55
ALPINA Green Metallic
#0d5655
Almandine Brown Metallic
#3c332c
Magellan Gray Metallic
#7e807d
Ruby Black Metallic
#352a30
Alpine White
#fafafa
Glacier Silver Metallic
#c8c8c8
Mineral White Metallic
#eaeaea
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Azurite Black Metallic
#000d31
Moonstone Metallic
#999a94

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Smooth-running powertrain,
deluxe interior,
expensive looks match its starting price.

Cons
Not as athletic as its rivals,
steering could be more tactile,
infotainment interface isn't as intuitive as we'd like.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Connected steering with just the right amount of weight
Quiet and comfortable with excellent ride quality
Mild hybrid system improves responsiveness and efficiency
Interior build quality and materials are exceptional

Cons
Wireless charging pad is hard to reach
Where are the ventilated seats?
Plug-in model not available yet
Multimedia system can be complicated to use

By: 
edmunds.com

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Pros
Smooth yet ridiculous acceleration
Prestige and exclusivity from low volume and overall distinctiveness
Opulent and spacious back seats

Cons
Subscription-based Apple CarPlay support
Rear seats don't fold down
Only available in just one configuration

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
32
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
4.40L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
590ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
255hp
at 5 800rpm
591hp
at 5 750rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
42.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather steering wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition
leather and alloy steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
tilt and telescopic steering wheel
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
heated steering wheel
extended cabin heating/cooling

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.70in
206.70in
Width: 
81.70in
74.90in
Height: 
64.60in
58.70in
Ground Clearance: 
5.60in
Wheel Base: 
113.70in
126.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.70
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.70in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
44.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
59.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.60in
57.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.30cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.90cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4820.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Center and rear limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors
hands-free entry
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
14 -way power passenger seat
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
premium leather
multi-level heating driver seat
ventilated driver seat
ventilated passenger seat
14 -way power driver seat
massaging
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
driver seat thigh extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
folding with pass-thru center armrest
rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-folding rear seatback
multi-level heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension, Front and rear stabilizer bar,

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
11.9" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
harman/kardon premium brand speakers
16 total speakers
600 watts stereo output
speed sensitive volume control
2 subwoofer(s)
USB with external media control
USB connection
surround audio surround audio (discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 8.0
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
295/35R20 tires
20 x 10.0 in. wheels
Performance tires
alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Rear door child safety locks
cornering lights
Turn signal mirrors
stability control
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
auto delay off headlamps
tire pressure monitoring
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
self-leveling headlights
emergency braking preparation
front fog/driving lights
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
child seat anchors
Emergency braking assist
adaptive headlights
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
LED headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Package
Interior Design Package
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
Luxury Rear Seating Package
Exterior Options: 
Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
20" ALPINA CLASSIC Wheels w/All-Season Tires
21" ALPINA CLASSIC Wheels w/Performance Tires
Shadowline Exterior Trim
Interior Options: 
Ambient Air Package
Anthracite Headliner
Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
#9c745b
Caramel/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#967957
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d3d0cb
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
#afa08d
Canberra Beige Nappa, premium leather
#d9d3c7
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
#5a5653
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
#967957
Cashmere Beige/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d8d2c6
Black Full Merino, premium leather
#000000
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#8d5448
Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
#cfceca