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If you’re looking for a stylish new luxury SUV in the Normal area, you might have come across the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS! These are both spacious three-row SUVs loaded with premium amenities and delivering powerhouse performance specs on the road. They’re both great choices, but which one ultimately best suits your unique driving needs? If you’re stuck trying to decide between the BMW X7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW of Bloomington has got you covered! Our team has put together a guide comparing the most important specs and features of these two SUVs below.
Price is often one of the most important factors that prospective drivers consider when shopping for a new SUV. As it happens, price is one area you don’t have to worry about when comparing the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS–they both cost the same for the entry-level trim! However, the BMW X7 does cost a bit more for its upper-level M60i trim, but you’ll see below that that’s justified with more powerful performance specs and better fuel economy. Here’s the full price list:
2023 BMW X7 Trim Levels
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
Since you’d pay the same amount for the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS, you’ll be happy to know that the BMW X7 gives you more bang for your buck, with more powerful specs, improved fuel economy, and faster acceleration times on the Decatur roads than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. No matter which trim level you choose, you’ll be getting better performance with the X7 than its Mercedes-Benz counterpart! Here are the details:
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i Performance Specs
2023 BMW X7 M60i Performance Specs
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Performance Specs
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Performance Specs
Still on the fence about deciding between the Mercedes-Benz GLS or BMW X7? Stop by our Bloomington dealership to check out the BMW X7 in person, or to set up a test drive around Urbana! You can also contact our office with any questions, or to learn more about the BMW X7 and the other vehicles in our BMW lineup. Be sure to keep up with our blog for more vehicle information and automotive news!
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