RIVAL REMATCH! -- 2024 BMW X7 vs. 2024 Mercedes GLS: Comparison 

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I recently made the switch to the 24 GLS 580, fully loaded in MANUFAKTUR Alpine Gray, after parting ways with my 2023 BMW X7 M60i. Prior to the X7, I had been driving a 22 GLS 450. The decision to trade my 22 GLS 450 was primarily driven by style preferences and the very higher mileage on my GLS when trading it in. Returning to Mercedes-Benz, albeit the larger engine this go around, was a choice I made for several reasons, but foremost among them was the superior ride quality and the ergonomic layout of controls. While the X7 may have a slight edge in terms of speed, I've come to truly appreciate the well-composed ride of the MB GLS 580 and its notably more comfortable front seats. It's a distinction that may not be immediately evident in RU-vid reviews, but it becomes significant during extended journeys and actual ownership. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz outshines BMW in terms of front seat comfort and massage functionality. The range of adjustment options for the massage positions and cushion settings on the MB is simply impressive. I would strongly advise anyone considering these vehicles to embark on a comprehensive test drive to experience these aspects firsthand. Hands down the MB has much more comfortable front seats. Both BMW and Mercedes-Benz have their challenges when it comes to control interface placement. However, Mercedes-Benz gets the upper hand when it comes to straightforward adjustments for cabin temperature and radio settings, thanks to its physical buttons with a tactile feel. Additionally, the MB's screen is positioned a couple of inches closer, or more, a seemingly small detail that proves highly advantageous during interstate travel when quick control adjustments are needed. Having accumulated over 24,000 miles on the 23 X7 M60i I just trade for the GLS 580 and more than 67,000 miles on my previous 2022 GLS 450, the moment I laid eyes on the refreshed 24 GLS 580, I knew I was returning to Mercedes-Benz for compelling reasons: 1. **Ride Quality**: The superior ride comfort of the GLS 580. 2. **Seat Comfort**: The significantly more comfortable front seats and roomier middle row. 3. **Control Placement**: The intuitive placement of controls for ease of use. Despite the slightly higher price tag on my 24 GLS 580, $125,000 compared to $109,000 for the 23 BMW X7, the advantages I've mentioned above make it a premium well worth paying. For me, a refined ride and comfort matter. The dealer offered me $90K on my 2023 with almost 24K miles, so I traded it without hesitation for the newly refreshed GLS 580. One more detail, I had to replace the tires on the X7 before trading it for over $2K with only 20K miles on the them; in comparison, I replaced the tires on my 22 GLS at 50K miles! One feature I wish Mercedes-Benz would adopt from BMW is the integrated BMW key in my Apple Wallet, eliminating the need for a physical key fob. This technology is incredibly convenient and would be a welcome addition to MB's lineup.

This is a comparison that needed to take place. It's safe to say that both are really fighting for the trophy and although my vote goes to the BMW, there is no true loser.

I'll take the X7

Yo design wise GLS All day and Interior ❤

This is the absolute best way to compare the vehicle’s together. Good job!

Love the fact that you guys are brothers!! Great that you're doing what you love. I'm a BMW fan, so I'm gonna lean that way. Can't go wrong in this race, though.

X7 all day!

Congrats on an excelent comparative review showing the same features side by side is so helpful!

The most objective car review I’ve come across. Well done guys. I have the X7 and agree with everything you mentioned. My family doesn’t need the extra leg room in 2nd row the GLS affords and meets our needs.

I'm curious, is adaptive cruise control now standard for the x7? I have a 2021 and it was optional all the way through 2023--my neighbor has an M6 version and doesn't have adaptive cruise control. it required choosing the driver assist package, which many don't choose. my son's honda CR-V has adaptive cruise control standard and is less than half these prices.

I was debating between an X7 M60i and GLS 63 and I'm very happy I went with the X7.

The comparison i have been waiting for has finally arrived.

Good video! Coming down to the final strokes between these two vehicles. Interior leg room & cargo space is important to me. I measured (with the 2nd row seats fully back) the cargo space from the 2nd row to the back at 45.5" on the GLS and 43" on the X7. The GLS was also a little wider. Doesn't sound like much but my golf clubs fit length-wise in the GLS and not in the BMW.

What about night driving assist? Does the Bimmer still have it, can you get similiar on the Benz?

Great review gents. I've owned both MBs and BMWs. Here is the deal generally speaking: You drive a BMW. The MB drives you. It really is that simple, but there are exceptions (AMG, certain models, etc.). As or your rankings.....give a full point for MB using actual dials (seriously, BMW getting rid of them is horrible, lots of complaints). Also, second row seating is HUGE, also another full point. That is something that cannot be "optioned" like power sunshades (which MB has for a few hundred bucks--your test model did not).

I recently switched a GLE 350 AWD for and X7 xdrive. I know not the same category, but the difference is massive in all aspects. X7 all the way.

Thank you for a very well-done, high quality and usefully informative video. Although I wish the GLS had the 3-year complimentary maintenance, it is still my choice because it is such an elegant and visually stunning automobile.

Yeesh. As a GLS owner I may be biased, but there is absolutely no amount of money that can fix the looks of the X7.

Another great review Car Confections. I think I would have awarded a full point to the X7 for the 3 years of complimentary maintenance. Knowing the cost of maintaining a Mercedes or BMW, that's no small difference.

That X7 just looks so bold and impressive, i love it

The one thing everyone has missed is the X7 has no way to turn off start/stop. That is a deal killer for us. Apparently you can put the X7 in sport mode to defeat this, but there is no button like on the GLS.

I got GLS450 over X7 this year because BMW dealership APR was higher and a little bit more than MSRP,but I'm suffering Mercedes's built quality issue. I'm already having an intermediate shaft problem,wind noise(passenger side mirror area lacks on molding finishes) and brakes HISSING inside cabin. I set up appointment with them for those,I hope they will resolve all these, fingers crossed. Any advise?? Please

Great review fellas!

X7 100%

I wish Mercedes had done more on this refresh, such as including the floating screens as found in all other models and more appointments in the back incl optional entertainment package.

Well done on the comparison! Love the scoring system. I’m about to purchase. I’m leaning towards the BMW but need to drive both again.

The GLS is way better in my opinion. Even the fact that it is more spacious makes it the better choice as that is one of the crucial aspects of a full size suv.

Great Video

the bow has ambient lighting in the rear of the the front seats ..? unless they got rid of that this year because mine has it

Having a 2025 X7 built right now. Drove both and both ate incredible. The big sellibg 19:15 point for me was ride, and little sportier and for some reasons it looks smaller and the amazing Bowers Wilkins audio system.

Regarding the higher cabin noise reading in the GLS, do you recall whether the GLS had the acoustic package?

FYI: You compared the standard Burmeister audio of the GLS to the upgraded B&W of the X7. The GLS offers a 20+ speaker Burmeister optional audio.

Y'all should restart doing the bloopers and deleted scenes at the end of each years again, really miss them, watching your bloopers and deleted scenes are just ultra funny.

X7 All day! And, like I said before on the GLS short, the BMW X7 is better in almost every way - Better MPG, cheaper, 3 year complementary maintenance, and much better driving dynamics. I know not only from personal experience, but also from Consumer Reports that NEW BMWS (2019+) are much more reliable than Mercedes-Benz’s cars.

This helped us make our decision. Thank you!

New GLS has more road appearance than X7. There are so many features which are standard in 2024. I will go for GLS

We looked at both and decided that the GLS is the one for us, we just felt it was a better ride and we just like Mercedes over BMW

What about ground clearance?

I would love to see comparison of Bmw X7 M60 with Cadillac Escalade, if you guys can work on it

I prefer the Mercedes cos of interior space.

M X7 vs AMG 63 next. Please 🙏

So which one has smoother ride though?

Gls

Been a benz buyer since 1997 till today from E to ml GLE gls any simply the BEST

Great video thanks. I will take the X7 ❤

I am so glad I chose the X7. It’s really worth it for the price (the 3 year maintenance was enough to convince me ).

Great video, gentlemen! Ordered an X7 and cannot wait for it to arrive.

Please do range test in 2024 Bmw x5 plug-in electric ⚡️

I think on the mercedes, you have to push the window up for the sunscreen shades, or that might have been removed on the 2024.

Great video.

I like the Mercedes GLC

Ill take the previous x7 all day. Previous two screen with physical climate buttons way better and this front end looks absurd . And I love BMWs but this along with new m4 front end simply look bad AF

Just bought one X7 last week😅, the most comfortable 3rd row you can get.

I have 2021 x7. I love it. If maintain and handle properly it lives for min. 250000 ml because of B58 engine but MB never

The GLS looks outstanding

I think I like the GLS a little better although bmw gives you a little more. Also I’ll admit bmw did a better job of making the x7 feel like a 7 series than Mercedes did making the GLS feel like an S class. Except in the amg fit and finish

My only concern is that the leg space in rear is less in bmw.. both the rows..is it really that big a difference.. love the bmw but still in 2 minds.. feel that gls is bigger and spacious

I Love the X7 just ordered one.

Thank you for the video, I was happy to find a very recent comparison of these two vehicles! We traded our Mercedes ML400 for a GLC 300 when our kids started university. We thought the two of us would happier with a smaller suv. We were wrong! So now we are considering either the GLS or the X7. I am leaning towards the X7, I REALLY dislike the gear selector on our Mercedes.

Great comparison. I equally love a MB as well as a BMW. Between the two, I would pick the X7. It comes at a lower price as well as three years of free maintenance. Also, BMW reliability is far superior than the MB. However, I don't think you can go wrong with either one. They are both fantastic SUV's.

I believe the higher noise in GLS test car had to do with the tires.

X7!

GLS for me..especially the 580 model. The X7 is fantastic but I can’t get past the style of the front end. When you look at the vehicle from the side, the front end seems to shrink downwards in size. To me, it doesn’t look proportional to the rest of the car.

I like the older grill on gls

Quick question guys can you get the 2023 gle and x5 petrol with seven seats want somthing a little cheaper 😂

3 years free maintenance for X7 translates to about 3 shop visits. It sounds good but yea

For sure X7 is my choice

I'll take the Maybach gls.

X7 any day

I love Mercedes but the technology in it just need to be upgraded so I'm going to have to go for the X7 especially with their heated third row seats yes

Off course GLS

GLS 450

You are totally right, X7 great for the youth. Grownups will rather MB for all obvious reasons you’ve mentioned.

I'm with the X7

All in all i would take the mercedes. It looks much better in the inside and outside it looks nicer to me as well.

These two SUVS need a massive update in the tech department. I hate to compare these to the Cadillac Escalade, but Mercedes & BMW have fallen behind in comparison🤷‍♂️

X7 for me

I’m getting the X7 ❤

GLS ❤

Great video again gentlemen. Thank you. Am I the only one who thinks the GLS looks like grandpa’s ride, and BMW managed to make the X7 look like a Hyundai Palisade? I hate the front end design. X7 takes the W though.

Both looked much better pre-facelift.

Definitely the X7

Of cource mErcedes better, because it is Number One in Germany.

Fantastic comparison as always!😸

GLS ❤ X7問題很多

The GLS looks Granpa- ish … and I like Mercedes .. but the x7 is the go for me in this one ..

Benz always the best

German Machines❤🎉

I can’t believe not one comment about reliability 😖😖👎🏾

Y’all need to do more of these videos! These cars are fit for a hot gurl like me! Lots of us got our BBL and we need to know that our yams will be well cradled!!!!

X7 is clearly the winner for us. When I tested drive the GLS, it’s hard for me to go up and down of the car 🥲 too high for my leg. I’m 5 feet 1. Even when they lower the car down, i’m still have trouble reaching for the trunk button on the top 😣

X7 BMW 💪

X7 💪💪💪💪

You missed: crossed traffic detection (front and rear), front wide view camera (blind exit), no spare tires because RFTs. But, I'd take the X7 any day of the week, and if I can swing it, I'd take the Xb 7.

The GLS 63, no doubt...

The X7 can park itself using you phone. it's called remote control parking

X7 all the way

Gls looks like dinosaurs 🪦

X7 is my car