Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020 - vs - BMW X4 M40i 2020

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Make:

Mercedes-Benz

BMW

Model:

GLS-Class

Average Price:

75,200

Updated:

31 Oct 2019

61,000

Updated:

23 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

23.80gals

17.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Iridium Silver Metallic

#B6B5B8

Obsidian Black Metallic

#424242

Selenite Grey Metallic

#868A8D

Designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#AD2E2E

Emerald Green Metallic

#2E3535

Mojave Silver Metallic

#B0ABAA

Lunar Blue Metallic

#3B4059

Black

#1B1B1B

Designo Diamond White Metallic

#D7DAC7

Brilliant Blue Metallic

#12198F

Polar White

#F9F9F9

Color:

FLAMENCO RED METALLIC

#A5413E

SUNSTONE METALLIC

#CAC3B5

PHYTONIC BLUE METALLIC

#13264A

DARK GRAPHITE METALLIC

#3C3C3C

GLACIER SILVER METALLIC

#8E8F93

BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC

#252627

CARBON BLACK METALLIC

#2E333F

ALPINE WHITE

#DADADA

Jet Black

#000000

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy is the spacious and indisputably luxurious GLS-Class. It's all new for 2020 and it has big shoes to fill—we've named the outgoing GLS-Class to our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for three straight years—but our first impressions of this new big Benz are very good.

Pros
Tech-rich cabin, spacious in all three rows, refined powertrains.

Cons
Anonymous styling, fussy infotainment system, heavily optioned models carry high price tags

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.

Pros
Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines
Impressive dynamics
AMG, Maybach editions sure to come

Cons
Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption
Occasional cheap touch

By:

thecarconnection.com

New styling in line with other Mercedes SUVs.Powerful mild hybrid powertrains.Standard adjustable air suspension.All-new third GLS generation launched for 2020.

Pros
MBUX infotainment is outstanding
Tops in comfort and easily seats adults in all three rows
Flexible cargo capacity
Responsive powertrains feel like driving a smaller SUV

Cons
Not as off-road-worthy as some rugged competitors
Somewhat vague steering with large wheels and thin tires
MBUX has a steep learning curve

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 BMW X4 offers powerful engine performance, lithe handling, and an upscale cabin with user-friendly features, but it trails the competition in terms of interior space. This luxury compact SUV does not have an overall score or ranking because it hasn’t been fully crash tested.

Pros
Enjoyable ride and handling
Potent turbocharged engines
User-friendly infotainment system
Handsome interior

Cons
Snug rear headroom
Below-average cargo capacity

By:

usnews.com

Fresh off its 2019 redesign, the X4 carries over into 2020 with minimal changes. The biggest news is that the twin-turbo six-cylinder of the M40i gets a serious boost in power, from 355 to 382. Base models add BMW's Comfort Access system as standard equipment. This system allows you to access the vehicle without removing the key fob from your pocket.

Pros
Snazzy exterior design,
good fuel economy,
entertaining driving dynamics from both trim levels.

Cons
Stingy cargo capacity relative to that of rival crossovers,
slim selection of standard driver-assistance features,
Android Auto is conspicuously absent.

By:

caranddriver.com

No significant changes for 2020.Part of the second X4 generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Both available engines are smooth, powerful and fuel-efficient
Easy personalization thanks to abundant standard and optional features
Impressive handling for an SUV

Cons
Sloping roofline compromises rear headroom and cargo space
Android Auto is not available
Pricey when fully optioned

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

AUTOMATIC COMBINED (mpg) 23

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

23.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

Torque:

369ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

365ft-lbs

at 1 520rpm

Horsepower:

362hp

at 5 500rpm

382hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.40Feet

40.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

205.00in

187.50in

Width:

77.00in

76.30in

Height:

71.80in

63.80in

Ground Clearance:

7.90in

8.00in

Front Track:

65.70in

63.20in

Rear Track:

66.60in

65.60in

Wheel Base:

123.40in

112.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.40

40.30

Rear Head Room:

40.20

37.50

Front Leg Room:

40.30in

40.70in

Rear leg room:

41.90in

35.50in

Front Hip Room:

60.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.30in

57.50in

Rear Hip Room:

60.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.50in

56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.70cu.ft

50.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7700lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

17.40cu.ft

18.50cu.ft

Curb Weight:

5701.00lbs

4323.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Power windows with key-off operation; "one-touch" opening and closing of all door windows, anti-trapping feature

Power tailgate

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

10 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

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

10 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leatherette

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

2 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

40/20/40 split-folding rear seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Automatic climate control with micro-filter and air recirculation

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

590 Watts Stereo Output

Burmester Premium Brand Speakers

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

2 Subwoofer(S)

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

13 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Enhanced smartphone connectivity with additional microphone, USB connections, and ability for simultaneous device pairing

HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 1-year All Access subscription

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo with Radio Data System (RDS)

HiFi Sound System with 12-speakers and 205-watt digital amplifier

Systems, speakers and more.

Live Cockpit Professional features a 12.3" instrument cluster, and 10.25" central information display. The multi-input iDrive 7.0 system is operated by voice, touchscreen, and iDrive touchpad Controller. The modern design of the digital instrument cluster

205 Watts Stereo Output

USB Connection

12 Total Speakers

12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

ventilated anti-lock disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

ventilated anti-lock disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Brake Drying

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

BMW's Active Protection System detects imminent accidents, then prepares by automatically pretensioning safety belts, closing windows and activating post-crash braking; includes Fatigue and Focus Alert feature

Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear

Park Distance Control, front and rear

Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)

Central locking system on driver and front passenger doors (leaves fuel filler door unlocked)

Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners

Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors; and turns on hazard and interior lights

Adaptive Brakelights

Anti-theft alarm system

BMW Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock and My BMW Remote app

Active Guard with Frontal Collision Warning and Automatic City Collision Mitigation and Braking including Daytime Pedestrian Detection

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Brake Drying

Post-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

LED Headlamp

Self-Leveling Headlights

Options

Packages:

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Package

Warmth And Comfort Package

Air Balance Package

Executive Rear Seat Package

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Acoustic Comfort Package

ENERGIZING Package PLUS

Convenience Package

Driver Assistance Package PLUS

Driver Assistance Plus

Driving Assistance Package

Premium Package

Executive Package

Parking Assistance Package

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch (Class IV)

Illuminated Running Boards

Silver Wheel Locks

20” 8-Spoke Wheels

Soft-Close Doors

Illuminated Star

20” Twin 5-Spoke Wheels

MAGIC VISION CONTROL

Panorama Sunroof

Roof Spoiler

21” Triple 5-Spoke Wheels

Black Side Cladding

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

21” 5-Spoke Wheels

20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires

20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels W/Performance Non-Run-Flat Tires

Roof Rails In High-Gloss Shadowline

Space-Saver Spare

21" M Double-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires

19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires

Interior Options:

Heated 2nd-Row Seats

Head-Up Display

MBUX Interior Assistant

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

5-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Speed Limit Assist

Heated And Cooled 2nd-Row Cupholder

Black DINAMICA Headliner

Load Sill Protector

Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System

Topstitched MB-Tex Lower Dash And Upper Door Trim

Ventilated Front Seats

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control

6-Seat Cabin Configuration

Heated 3rd-Row Seats

Topstitched Nappa Leather Upper Dash And Door Trim

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated And Cooled Front Cupholders

MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation

Exclusive Trim Package

Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage Feature

Ambient Lighting

Front And Rear Heated Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

Front Ventilated Seats

Heated Front Seats

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System

Wireless Charging

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#12151D

Expresso Brown/Magma Grey, leather

#40352E

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather

#ACA4A0

Expresso Brown, leatherette

#3C312B

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leatherette

#ACA4A0

Black, leatherette

#12151D

Black/Tartufo, leather

#6D6463

Black /Magma Grey Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#4D5159

Color:

Black Vernasca w/Red Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#000000

Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#9C615B

Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#000000

Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#9C745B

Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#C4C0B5

Black SensaTec, leatherette

#000000

Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette

#D9D3C7

Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#5A5653

Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#D9D3C7

Black Vernasca w/Contrast sitting and piping, leather

#000000

Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather

#F1F2ED

Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather

#935B4E

Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather

#9D7866

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Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020 - vs - BMW X4 M40i 2020

General

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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