BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe
Verdict
The BMW X7 is the family-first choice here: RM630,800 buys seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and the longer body at 5,151 mm. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888 and turns the money into pace, with 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time against the BMW’s 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8 seconds. The Mercedes also has the bigger boot, 655 litres to 326 litres. Road tax is effectively tied, and both drive all four wheels.
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, the longer 3,105 mm wheelbase and a lower entry price more than the quickest sprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want the stronger 429 hp output, 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 655-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM630,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888
- Seats: BMW X7 7; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 5
- Power and torque: BMW X7 375 hp/520 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 429 hp/560 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X7 5.8 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 5.0 s
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 3,105 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2,935 mm
- Boot space: BMW X7 326 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 655 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 630,800✓ | RM 873,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 375 hp | 429 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 560 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh✓ | 0.9 kWh |
| CO₂ | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L | 655 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637✓ | RM 1,638 |
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
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 5,151 mm body and 3,105 mm wheelbase
- Larger 83-litre fuel tank
- Slower 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 326-litre boot
- Six airbags versus seven
AMG GLE Coupe
- Stronger 429 hp and 560 Nm outputs
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 655-litre boot
- Costs RM243,088 more
- Five seats only
- Shorter 2,935 mm wheelbase
X7 vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
For most family use, the BMW X7 is the better fit because it has seven seats and a longer wheelbase. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is better if performance and boot volume matter more than seating count.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM243,088 more than the BMW X7. The gap comes with 54 hp more, 40 Nm more torque, a 0.8-second quicker 0-100 km/h time and a larger boot.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The BMW X7 takes 5.8 seconds. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.