Comparison - BMW X7 xDrive40i 2020 - vs - Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G63 2021

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BMW X7 xDrive40i 2020

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Make: 
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
Model: 
X7
G-Class
Average Price: 
$
73,900
Updated: 
07 May 2019
$
156,450
Updated: 
27 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.90gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
ALPINE WHITE
#F8F8EF
ARCTIC GREY METALLIC
#3F4249
VERMONT BRONZE METALLIC
#675141
MINERAL WHITE METALLIC
#E7E7E7
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
#252627
Dark Graphite Metallic
#404143
Carbon Black Metallic
#171C24
Jet Black
#000000
Phytonic Blue Metallic
#315D84
Ametrin Metallic
#462836
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
#18385A
Color: 
G manufaktur Desert Silver Metallic
#7C756D
G manufaktur Midnight Blue
#151B33
G manufaktur Desert Sand
#C7BA90
G manufaktur Dakota Brown Magno Matte
#574D44
G manufaktur Dark Olive Green Magno Matte
#434039
G manufaktur Sintered Bronze Magno Matte
#918A80
G manufaktur South Sea Blue Metallic
#338BCA
G manufaktur Jupiter Red
#D81918
G manufaktur China Blue
#7E9AAD
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Designo Night Black Magno Matte
#000000
Designo Mystic Brown Metallic
#452920
Magnetite Black Metallic
#181D23
Obsidian Black Metallic
#000000
Black
#000000
G manufaktur Sea Blue Metallic
#3C5768
G manufaktur Olive Metallic
#252E1D
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#E9E3D7
Selenite Grey Metallic
#616362
Designo Mocha Black Metallic
#141008
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
Designo Mystic Blue Metallic
#141742
Designo Platinum Black Metallic
#0A0A0A
Designo Platinum Magno Matte
#A2A2A2
Jade Green Metallic
#2B3C33
Dakota Brown Metallic
#4B392B
Indium Grey Metallic
#726B61
Designo Graphite Metallic
#343434
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW?

Pros
Beautiful interior
Great standard tech
Comfortable seats everywhere
Opulent top trims
No bad engine choices

Cons
Very expensive
Digital dash isn’t our favorite
Look-at-me grille
Many spend-up options

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 BMW X7's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the BMW X7 has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
High-end cabin materials
Many standard tech and safety features
Muscular engine options
Comfortable ride

Cons
Steering feels too light

By: 
usnews.com

The most significant update to the 2020 X7 lineup is the new M50i model, which brings a more powerful version of BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 and other unique content. Otherwise the model-year changes are pretty minor. The top two trims feature more standard features such as soft-close doors, gesture controls, remote engine start, and more. In addition to some revised option packages, the X7 can now be equipped with five-zone climate control. With the introduction of the M50i, the regular 50i no longer offers the M Sport package.

Pros
Smooth and robust powertrains,
marvelously quiet cabin,
seats are serenely comfy.

Cons
Leans too much in corners,
some rivals are roomier inside,
painfully slow power rear seats.

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caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.12.3-inch digital instrument cluster now standard on G 550.Wireless charging now standard on AMG G 63.More customization offered via Mercedes G manufaktur list of options.

PROS
Impressive off-road abilities
Powerful V8 engines
Refined interior
Unmistakable exterior styling

CONS
Ponderous handling
Difficult to get in and out of
Limited cargo space
Previous-generation Mercedes infotainment system

By: 
edmunds.com

Mercedes's souped-up G-class model receives a wireless smartphone charging pad as standard equipment for 2021 and sees an expansion to the G manufaktur customization service that can provide an even deeper level of personalization. Elsewhere, a new AMG Night package adds black exterior trim pieces, and a new spare tire cover in Night Black Magno is now available.

PROS
Physics-defying acceleration,
impressive off-road abilities,
lovable boxy styling.

CONS
Noisy when cruising,
cornering at speed is anxiety inducing,
silly expensive.

By: 
caranddriver.com

If the G-Wagen is your thing, the 2021 Mercedes G-Class is arguably the greatest on-road, off-road, and everywhere in between.

PROS
Imposing stance
Luxurious interior
Far from uninteresting
Serious off-road ability
G63’s acceleration

CONS
Massive pricetag
Massive guzzler
Taller than wider interior
You're down with the image–or you're not

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
16.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
4.00L
Torque: 
330ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
627ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
Horsepower: 
335hp
at 5 500rpm
577hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
42.80Feet
44.30Feet

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
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: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
203.30in
191.90in
Width: 
78.70in
78.10in
Height: 
71.10in
77.40in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Wheel Base: 
122.20in
113.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.90
41.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.90
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
39.80in
38.70in
Rear leg room: 
37.60in
39.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.00in
57.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.10in
57.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
90.40cu.ft
68.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7500lbs
7000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.10degrees
27.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
20.50degrees
29.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
5370.00lbs
5842.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
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
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
Leatherette
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
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
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
10 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
590 Watts Stereo Output
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
Memory Card Slot
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
15 Total Speakers
USB With External Media Control
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 x 9.5 In.
20 X 9.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Run-flat all-season
Outside Rear Mounted Spare Tire
Fullsize Matching Spare Tire
Performance Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
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 disc brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
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: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Emergency Braking Preparation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Adaptive Headlights
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Premium Package
Luxury Seating Package
M Sport Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Cold Weather Package
Off-Road Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Executive Package
Parking Assistance Package
G Manufaktur Interior Package Plus
AMG® Night Package Plus
AMG® Trail Package
AMG® Night Package Magno
AMG® Night Package
Exclusive Interior Package Plus
G Manufaktur Interior Package
Seat Comfort Package
Exterior Options: 
21" Double-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels W/All-Season Run-Flat Tires
22" V-Spoke Bi-Color Black Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
22" Multi-Spoke Bi-Color Ferric Grey Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
21" Y-Spoke Black Wheels W/All-Season Run-Flat Tires
Trailer Hitch - 7500 Lbs. Towing Limit
Aluminum Running Boards
21" Y-Spoke Bi-Color Ferric Grey Wheels W/All-Season Non Run-Flat Tires
22" V-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
Extended Shadowline Trim
Space-Saver Spare
22" Y-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
Spare Tire Ring In Vehicle Color
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
Wheel Locking Bolts
AMG® Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
20" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Spare Tire Ring In Night Black Magno
Roof In Obsidian Black
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Wheels
Spare Tire Ring In Obsidian Black
Silver Brake Calipers
Interior Options: 
Ambient Air Package
Head-Up Display
5-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Multi-Contour Seats
Glass Controls
Leather Dashboard
Heated Front Seat Armrests And Steering Wheel
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Alcantara Headliner In Upholstery Color
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Second Row Captain's Chairs
Front Ventilated Seats
Two-Tone Dashboard
All-Season Floor Mats
AMG® Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Nappa Leather Grab Handles
AMG® DINAMICA/Carbon Fiber Performance Steering Wheel
AMG® Nappa/Black Piano Lacquer Performance Steering Wheel

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
#000000
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
#9D7866
Cognac Vernasca, leather
#9C745B
Coffee Vernasca, leather
#675C56
Black Vernasca, leather
#000000
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
#675C56
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
#F1F2ED
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
#F1F2ED
Black Full Merino, premium leather
#000000
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
#F1F2ED
Coffee Full Merino, premium leather
#675C56
Black SensaTec, leatherette
#000000
Black Vernasca w/Brown Contrast Stitching, leather
#000000
Color: 
G manufaktur Titanium Grey Pearl, Premium leather
#32373D
G manufaktur Saddle Brown, Premium leather
#64433C
G manufaktur Espresso Brown, Premium leather
#353134
G manufaktur Bengal Red, Premium leather
#552D35
G manufaktur Black w/Lime Green Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Yacht Blue/Black, Premium leather
#323C48
G manufaktur Platinum White/Black, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Yacht Blue, Premium leather
#323C48
G manufaktur Platinum White, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Black w/Red Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Gold Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Yacht Blue Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/White Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Saddle Brown/Black, Premium leather
#64433C
Tartufo/Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#766F6F
G manufaktur Black w/Bronze Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Espresso Brown/Black, Premium leather
#353134
G manufaktur Bengal Red/Black, Premium leather
#552D35
G manufaktur Titanium Grey Pearl/Black, Premium leather
#32373D
Classic Red/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#B8393C
Black Nappa, Premium leather
#000000
Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#000000
Red/Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#B8393C
Macchiato Beige/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#B8A99F
Tartufo/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#766F6F
Macchiato Beige/Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#B8A99F
G manufaktur Black w/Lime Green A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Bengal Red A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Yacht Blue A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur White w/Black A-Brand, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Saddle Brown w/Black A-Brand, Premium leather
#64433C
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