Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - BMW 7 Series M750i xDrive 2019

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Average Price: 
125,300
Updated: 
22 Mar 2018
156,700
Updated: 
04 Sep 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2019
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.40gals
20.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
Mineral White Metallic
#eaeaea
Almandine Brown Metallic
#3c332c
Glacier Silver Metallic
#c8c8c8
Carbon Black Metallic
#171c24
Alpine White
#fafafa
Singapore Gray Metallic
#53585c
Magellan Gray Metallic
#7e807d
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Azurite Black Metallic
#000d31
Ruby Black Metallic
#352a30
Moonstone Metallic
#999a94

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Most buyers will be well-served by the GLS 450. It delivers solid performance along with its luxurious cabin, plus it leaves room for customization with numerous options packages.

PROS
Spacious third-row seat can accommodate adults
Ample acceleration with any powertrain choice
Quiet cabin with luxurious trim
Available off-road package gives it true capability in the dirt

CONS
Many desirable features don't come standard
Large price jump from GLS 450 to GLS 550

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works.

Pros
Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache
Lots of safety technology on tap
AMG–no, really

Cons
Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Powerful engines
Fuel-efficient V6
Handsome, spacious cabin
Smooth ride

Cons
Fewer standard features than some rivals

By: 
usnews.com

2019 BMW 7 Series sedan offers buyers an incredible range of powertrains to choose from. Then there's the massive features list to consider, from indulgent luxuries to bacon-saving safety tech.

Pros
Strong engine options, including a plug-in hybrid and a turbo V12
Standard adaptive air suspension delivers a comfortable, controlled ride
Exceptional rear passenger space
Abundant standard equipment, including safety tech

Cons
Expensive options menu
Not the driver-focused benchmark it once was
No standard-length wheelbase model available

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 BMW 7 Series sits near the top of the super luxury car class. It has an opulent, spacious interior loaded with tech and comfort features. It’s also enjoyable on the road thanks to a range of brawny engines, a cossetting ride, and surprisingly nimble handling.

Pros
Powerful engine lineup
Extravagant interior
Excellent fuel economy estimates
Genteel ride quality

Cons
No Android Auto
Apple CarPlay requires a subscription after first year

By: 
usnews.com

The 2019 BMW 7-Series is a flagship luxury sedan in the way they used to be: leather everywhere, big power, excellent options.

Pros
Opulent luxury
Wide array of powertrains
Good standard safety equipment
Impressive tech

Cons
Nickel-and-dimed for smartphone compatibility
Short electric range (740e)
Very pricey options
Mostly sober exterior shades

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
18.00mpg
20.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
48
Cylinders: 
8
V
12
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
5.50L
6.60L
Torque: 
561ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
590ft-lbs
at 1 550rpm
Horsepower: 
577hp
at 5 500rpm
601hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.70Feet
42.30Feet

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: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Manual rear seat easy entry
Self-Leveling Headlights
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
driver assisted parking assist
leather 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: 
203.20in
206.60in
Width: 
84.30in
74.90in
Height: 
72.80in
58.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
5.30in
Wheel Base: 
121.10in
126.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.20
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
40.00
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
44.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
59.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
57.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
93.80cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5754.00lbs
5128.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center and rear limited slip differential
descent control

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless power door locks
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Hands-Free Entry
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: 
10 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
10-Way Power Passenger Seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Massaging
Premium Leather
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: 
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Multi-Level Heating
folding with pass-thru center armrest
rear ventilation ducts with fan control
reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
dual ventilation
multi-level heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar,
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar,
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
four-wheel independent suspension,

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
Memory card slot
1 Subwoofer(S)
14 Total Speakers
830 Watts Stereo Output
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio (Discrete)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
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: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Remote sunroof operation
Privacy glass
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 10-In.
20 X 10.0 In
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Null spare wheel
All season tires
275/35R20 tires
Run flat tires
20 x 10.0 in. wheels
painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
275.00millimeters
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: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear 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: 
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Emergency Braking Preparation
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)
Emergency Service*
Vehicle Alarm notification*
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Self-Leveling Headlights
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
4-Wheel ABS
Rear door child safety locks
cornering lights
Turn signal mirrors
stability control
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear power adjustable headrests
auto delay off headlamps
tire pressure monitoring
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
self-leveling headlights
emergency braking preparation
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
blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages: 
Accessory Chrome Package
Appearance Package
AMG Night Package
Driver Assistance Plus Package
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
Luxury Rear Seating Package
BMW Individual Composition
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Locks
Trailer Hitch (Class IV)
22" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels
21" AMG Twin Cross Spoke Black Alloy Wheels
22" AMG Multi-Spoke Bicolor Alloy Wheels
Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
Badge Deletion
20" M Double-Spoke Wheels w/Performance Tires
19" M Double-Spoke Wheels w/All-Season Tires
20" M Double-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels w/Non run-flat Performance Tires
Chrome Line Exterior
Interior Options: 
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders
Air Ionization With Air Filter
Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Power EASY-ENTRY Feature For 2nd-Row Seats
2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
2nd Row Seat Pass-Thru
Ambient Air Package
Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#131313
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A3A1A0
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#483F3D
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette
#B6A598
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather
#BBA899
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette
#9E8B7C
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#936555
designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#534A48
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#C4BDB9
Color: 
Canberra Beige Nappa, premium leather
#d9d3c7
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
#967957
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
#cfceca
Cashmere Beige/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d8d2c6
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d3d0cb
Black Full Merino, premium leather
#000000
Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
#afa08d
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#8d5448
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
#9c745b
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
#5a5653
Caramel/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#967957