BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X7 is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X7 in short
The X7 is BMW's full-size three-row flagship SUV, priced ₹1.307–1.371 crore in India across three variants — the seven-seat xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence, the xDrive40i M Sport petrol, and the six-seat xDrive40d M Sport with captain's chairs. All run 3.0L six-cylinder engines with xDrive. It squares up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which counters with local assembly and a lower price.
Full X7 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLS in short
The GLS is Mercedes' full-size seven-seat SUV — the 'S-Class of SUVs' — priced from ₹1.375 crore for the petrol GLS 450 and ₹1.397 crore for the GLS 450d diesel, both 3.0L six-cylinders with 4MATIC. It is locally assembled in India, which keeps it sharply priced against the CBU BMW X7. We currently list only the two officially confirmed base prices; the trim ladder above them is under verification after aggregator listings disagreed.
Full GLS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X7 or GLS?
The BMW X7 is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X7 vs GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X7 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X7 or the GLS?
The BMW X7 is more affordable — it starts ₹6.80 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.