Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2023 - vs - BMW X7 xDrive40i 2023

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2019 BMW X7 - BMW's flagship, 3-row SUV
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
48,250
Updated: 
12 Jun 2023
$
77,850
Updated: 
19 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
21.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#0A0E11
Polar White
#E5E6E6
Graphite Grey metallic
#3E3F3E
Mojave Silver metallic
#7C7C79
Nautical Blue metallic
#1E325E
Cirrus Silver metallic
#9EA6AE
Starling Blue metallic
#3B85B9
Cardinal Red metallic
#B61024
Color: 
Alpine White
#D9D9D9
Carbon Black Metallic
#454850
Black Sapphire Metallic
#2D2D2D
Mineral White Metallic
#D9D8D6
Dravit Grey Metallic
#484D48
Manhattan Green Metallic
#615D4C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Improved dimensions with more cabin and cargo space
Significant upgrades to standard equipment
Quiet interior and great ride quality

Cons
Sluggish initial acceleration from a stop
Inconsistent electric motor "boost"
New Traffic Sign Assist needs refinement

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Quiet as a library inside,
ride is velvety smooth,
desirable powertrain options.

Cons
Third row isn't very roomy,
power-folding rear seats are slow,
mediocre cargo space.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Strong engine performance
Smooth ride
Impeccable interior
Cutting-edge tech and displays

Cons
Expensive for the class
Some rivals offer more passenger and cargo space
Sacrifices some comfort in pursuit of performance

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
398ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
255hp
at 5 800rpm
375hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
40.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
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
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.70in
203.60in
Width: 
81.70in
87.30in
Height: 
64.60in
72.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
66.30in
Rear Track: 
66.50in
Wheel Base: 
113.70in
122.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
41.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.70
39.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.70in
39.80in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
37.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
60.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.60in
58.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.30cu.ft
90.40cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.90cu.ft
12.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5417.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

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
4 one-touch power windows
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
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
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
16-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
16-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat thigh extension
2 memorized passenger seat settings
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Keyless ignition
Dual zone front climate control
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Four zone climate control

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
14.9" infotainment display size
205 watts stereo output
10 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
12 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 8.0
21 x 9.5
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Run flat tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

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 disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
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: 
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Self-leveling headlights
Emergency braking preparation
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system