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BMW X7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

BMW X7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate offers very slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers moderately more boot space – 750 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries moderately more – 760 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is decisively ahead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
BMW X7
Mercedes E-Class Estate

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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BMW X7
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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