BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
At RM630,800 against RM1,191,888, the BMW X7 is the more pragmatic seven-seat executive SUV: it is longer at 5,151 mm, has a 3,105 mm wheelbase and costs RM1,637 a year in road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the bruiser, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, but it seats five and its road tax is RM3,211. The surprise is boot space: the AMG GLE has 630 litres to the X7’s 326 litres.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, a longer wheelbase and much lower purchase and annual road tax costs.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want the harder-hitting SUV, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM630,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Seats: BMW X7 7; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5
- Output: BMW X7 375 hp and 520 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s
- Size: BMW X7 5,151 mm long with 3,105 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm long with 2,995 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 630 L
X7
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer body and wheelbase
- Lower road tax at RM1,637 a year
- Less power and torque
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller listed boot capacity
AMG GLE
- Much stronger 603 hp output
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Larger 630-litre boot
- Seats only five
- Much higher road tax at RM3,211 a year
- Shorter wheelbase than the X7
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 630,800✓ | RM 1,191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Timing Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 21 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | 1 kWh✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 325/35R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637✓ | RM 3,211 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X7 vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
For family use, the BMW X7 is the easier call because it has seven seats, a longer wheelbase and lower road tax. For performance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is clearly stronger and quicker.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM561,088 more than the BMW X7. That gap buys a bigger engine, far more power and a much quicker 0-100 km/h time, but not extra seats.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The BMW X7 takes 5.8 seconds. Both have a listed top speed of 250 km/h.