Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X7 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X7 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is priced at ₹77 Lakh, BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC comes with 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine, BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLC	BMW X7
Engine Capacity	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Mercedes-Benz GLC

₹ 77.00 Lakh

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BMW X7

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

77.00 Lakh

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹1,42,180

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,350

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

1.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

6 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

62 litres

83 litres

Bootspace

620 litres

300 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

240 kmph

245 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

Driving Range

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937 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

Engine

1999 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.2 seconds

5.8 seconds

Electric Motor

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

2.0 Litre With Inline-4 Turbo

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AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

—

Range

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

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12 Bhp, 200 Nm

Mileage (ARAI)

14.72 kmpl

11.29 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5200-6250 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.2 seconds

5.8 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

23 Bhp 200 Nm

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Ground Clearance

201 mm

221 mm

Kerb Weight

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2490 kg

Length

4716 mm

5181 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

3105 mm

Width

1890 mm

2000 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1640 mm

1835 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Front Suspension

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Double-wishbone Axle In Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R19

285 / 45 R21

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R19

285 / 45 R21

Four Wheel Steering

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Optional

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

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Five-link Axle In Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Driver Armrest

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Heated And Cooled

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

22 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out, Seat Base Bolsters In / Out, Shoulder Support Bolsters In / Out)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Interior Colours

Black/ Macchiato Beige And Sienna Brown

Tartufo With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Black With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Massage Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Third Row Seat Type

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Bench

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

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One Touch Down

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Metallic

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear - Electric

Rear Defogger

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Optional

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

11.9 inch

14.9 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.9 inch

14.9 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

40000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front, Second & Third Row

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Third Row AC Zone

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Air Purifier

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights

Active

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Fog Lights

LED

Ambient Interior Count

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC

✓Powerful diesel and petrol mild-hybrid engines
✓9G-TRONIC automatic is extremely smooth
✓Standard 4MATIC AWD on both variants
✓Premium cabin quality with large digital displays
✓Excellent ride comfort with adaptive suspension
✓Burmester 3D sound system is segment-leading
✓Advanced ADAS and safety technology
✓Extensive connected-car features via Mercedes-me

BMW X7

✓Spacious cabin, ideal for chauffeur-driven comfort
✓Premium interiors with high-quality materials
✓Strong performance with sharp, engaging handling
✓Air suspension delivers a smooth ride across varied roads
✓Feature-rich: dual sunroofs, powered seats, 14.9-inch touchscreen with dial controller, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio, heated & ventilated front seats