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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Mercedes G-Class?

BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • barely more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 7 Series is barely cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,819 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 399 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

G-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers barely more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is somewhat lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers somewhat more boot space – 640 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries very slightly more – 715 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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