One thing he didn’t touch on was the ridiculous safety features of the GLS. Every time you turn it on, the seat belts pull back slightly so they know the size of the rider to know where to lock to minimize injury. If there’s an accident, the steering wheel pops out of the way, and the speakers play an audible tone which closes your ear drums which prevents ear injury from the sound of a collision. And the most impressive GLS fact….. the GLS started in 2006, 17 years ago, and the number of fatalities from accidents from drivers or passengers in a GLS is ZERO!!
@AJay-je6ej
10 ай бұрын
After owning an RR VOGUE , GLS, and now the 2023 X 7 , got to say nothing is built like a BMW . Went for a long drive it felt very luxurious and had technology that can't be matched . Got the captain seat layout the kids really enjoy being in this vehicle.
@lukejeung4615
Жыл бұрын
I love this comparison!! I wish we could see more comparison either one of these to New Range rover Vogue sooner😉👍
@ELP1125
Жыл бұрын
Range Rover 😂😂😂
@darriontunstall3708
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know which one I would pick, I like both of them
@yes8032
Жыл бұрын
Get the GLS
@Radiation580
Жыл бұрын
X7 for me
@marcrowd
Жыл бұрын
We love our X7
@bfighter8930
Жыл бұрын
Your reviews decrease my anxiety about a new purchase...
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@eee9992
Жыл бұрын
X7 2021 👍👍 x7 2023 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
@doggedlydetermined7022
Жыл бұрын
Both good choices. GLS is more stately and elegant. X7 is more sporty and muscular.
@kevinphillips150
Жыл бұрын
If you are looking for a luxury sports SUV, go see Porsche.
@doggedlydetermined7022
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinphillips150 Porsche doesn’t currently offer something even close in size to a GLS or X7. Not comparable.
@Msr.shaikh482
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinphillips150 Not interested in Porsche 😂😂
@lotpothasi1778
Жыл бұрын
@@doggedlydetermined7022 GLS is more muscular than X7
@atulyaop2803
Жыл бұрын
I love this comparison. It’s hard for me to choose but to be honest I love the Mercedes GLS. Keep up the good work.
@hayrullaabi7476
Жыл бұрын
I have purchased 2023 BMW X7, and it is amazing.
@matthewgyasi9881
Жыл бұрын
Can I please take a ride 😂😂
@jenniferreppond9876
Жыл бұрын
We just purchased the new 2023 X7. It’s amazing. It takes a little bit of playing around with the new tech, but once you customize it to you - no problems. And the 600 miles to a tank - it’s a pretty nice feature too.
@ShoMac
Жыл бұрын
not sure if this applies to you but does it handle well in cold weather?
@ck_defender
Жыл бұрын
Don’t you live in area with snow? If so how does it handle?
@roythecrazy2790
Жыл бұрын
@@ck_defenderyo😮 can ask to santa
@tsmith3096
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to receive our BMW. In early September we ordered the M60i version and received the production number the next day. We have yet to receive it, but hopefully it’ll be completed this month.
@ibrahimbashir6634
Жыл бұрын
that Mercedes looks boring AF !!!!
@andyrakoto5374
Жыл бұрын
x7 for the look, as only the 7 series have this design. The benz is too common.
@Ivy2Mutant87
Жыл бұрын
The X7 looks great no doubt. But I'll kill for a Mercedes any day and at anytime. I am a Mercedes freak. I love the brand like crazy.
@brandonyen7837
Жыл бұрын
Gls for me I’m a Benz user 😂
@Slim1986
Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with both, but I like the BMW more!
@승리인간-n1l
Жыл бұрын
IF you want to show off, just buy GLS. X7 IS simply a better SUV.
@thanos327
Жыл бұрын
😅 Ya
@paleyosezi3122
Жыл бұрын
At $94,000 they can't put leather In these cars? Where is the luxury? Almost $100,000 for fake leather. Smfh
@reynaldocordero4247
Жыл бұрын
The X7 is the one I would purchase. It looks the part. Sporty.
@terrymorris8617
Жыл бұрын
yessssss
@danielfriday8246
Жыл бұрын
Love the GLS most
@terrymorris8617
Жыл бұрын
BMW yessssssss
@timmach05
Жыл бұрын
For the first time I prefer the Mercedes. Beautiful and in this model, excellent engineering.
@ibrahimbashir6634
Жыл бұрын
BMW for the win !! ❤
@ELP1125
Жыл бұрын
X7 > GLS
@princewintor700
Жыл бұрын
I am Mercedes benz biggest fan but on this one I would love to give all my compliments to BMW style wise 😉
@kruscell
Жыл бұрын
We are Mercedes people, moreover we never liked BMWs, but here after X7 facelift we actually like x7 better …. Wow
@ahmadalraisi2217
Жыл бұрын
Hello everybody , Ahmad from Dubai 🇦🇪❤️
@adityavinayakr
Жыл бұрын
How does he call it an investment? It's a depreciating asset 🤔
@mahavirgadhvi
Жыл бұрын
You have to think in terms of purchase in the name of a company. The depreciation deduction reduces tax liability by a lot, moreover going with the buy back plan, you never truly own it, it’s like a lease of 3 years and then you sell the car back and get a new one and continue paying the monthly emi which are almost 40% less in the buy back plan as you only pay back around 50% of the cost of the car. Plus if you get a better price you can pay the car and sell it on your own for better value. The ownership cost is very less in this way moreover for certain professionals and businesses this is an investment as it helps with appearances in front of clients.
@santana9537
Жыл бұрын
I’d take the X7 all day long My dad has a 2021 gls and the interior is a bit of a disappointment
@normanchan1099
Жыл бұрын
MB is for older people
@santana9537
Жыл бұрын
@@normanchan1099 be that as it may, newer MB’s are a disappointment As of 2025 all Amg models will be 4 cylinders except for amg and sl55
@tsumnerbmw
Жыл бұрын
BMW styling looks better to me.
@willlowes6574
Жыл бұрын
I traded my 2021 Mercedes GLE 350 for a 2023 BMW X7 and I have to say , while the Mercedes was a great all-around car it lacked some options that the BMW has. I’ve owned several Mercedes over the years and they are elegant stately and luxurious. Having said that, my new 2023X7 is hands-down a better driving vehicle with more features and up-to-date tech. It doesn’t feel like I’m driving a bigger vehicle than I had prior, but the ride is more supple and while the Mercedes interior materials feel a little more premium the X7 delivers on comfort and technology!
@MusicLuv80
Жыл бұрын
Got a question. We are thinking about buying GLS but when you owned these Mercedes did they cause any issues? Because I heard some stories about how it had lot of issues.
@ph3713
Жыл бұрын
@@MusicLuv80 I’m also in the market for a GLS - from what I know and have heard; they’re quite reliable, especially when new and under warranty 😂😂😂
@MusicLuv80
Жыл бұрын
@@ph3713 Thanks for the answer. Hopefully the seats are comfortable.
@BigBlueRepresent
Жыл бұрын
X7 all day, GLS looks too plain but it has the advantage with the rear space
@matthewgyasi9881
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@digitalcharity
Жыл бұрын
If you’re not fan of the MB plain part get yourself the AMG and you’ll definitely change your mind.
@zeek877
Жыл бұрын
They are both really nice but I well still choose the x7.
@shieka20
Жыл бұрын
Well if I could actually afford either of these beautiful machines I would choose the X7 for the look and performance. MB looks outdated to me
@PQV-8898
Жыл бұрын
There's no contest. The X7 blows the GLS out the water all day, everyday.
@Yhgdsts765
Жыл бұрын
BMW not reliability
@ELP1125
Жыл бұрын
@@Yhgdsts765 neither is king in reliability tho 😂
@mukii20
Жыл бұрын
@@Yhgdsts765 bmw king
@Zero_316
Жыл бұрын
I actually had to choose between a 2023 GLS 450 and 2023 BMW 40i. It came down to personal preference. We went with the BMW. It had far less body roll; flat round the bends, whisper quiet cabin with better Tech. Plus we got it at MSRP and took 4 weeks order to delivery. The MB was going to take 6 months. Like I said personal preference. Both are awesome SUVs.
@searay260sundeckforsale4
Жыл бұрын
The body roll is easily controllable through sport (or individual) mode in GLS btw. I however enjoy the comfort mode with just a tiny body roll which I prefer actually!
@hhanger1
Жыл бұрын
We have an X5 and will be adding the X7 after the first of year. We have also had the MB SUV before. One thing you didn't mention is the cost of the maintenance. BMW includes the maintenance for 3 years and the MB doesn't. An oil change in the MB can set you back over $300. Ask me how I know. I just had to pay for my first oil change in the X5 yesterday since our maintenance warranty had expired. It was less than $100.
@KPApothecary
Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful, Knowing the BMW cost is still cheaper than MB after the 3-year maintenance expires. Thanks!!
@bernard5260
Жыл бұрын
Well, it depends on the car model you have mate. You made mention of x5 but didn't specify on the Merc so 🤷
@hhanger1
Жыл бұрын
@@bernard5260 None of the MB's come with a maintenance warranty but you can buy one at delivery. it's several thousand dollars.
@billpriddy9326
Жыл бұрын
X7 makes the GLS look dated. I’d go BMW.
@eddysosa7381
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter the gls is good with tech, reliability, and speed.
@kirmunna762
Жыл бұрын
Gls is wayyyyy over the X7 the x7 literally had to copy the gls interior just to keep up and still failed 🤣👎🏾
@TheTruth51517
Жыл бұрын
@@kirmunna762cope harder 😂
@bernard5260
Жыл бұрын
Naah the gls makes the x7 look small. I loved how spacious it looked when he was driving it compared to the x7. The sides of gls look huge, elegant, and dominant and more expensive compared to the x7. I'll just choose the gls.
@arim850
Жыл бұрын
How can it look dated when x7 copied GLS interior and GLS came out 3 years ago ….?
@albertsylvester2981
Жыл бұрын
THE X 6 COUPE IS JUST BETTER LOOKING BUT I STILL LIKE THE X 7 AWESOME VIDEO THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK PEACE
@quangles
Жыл бұрын
Great side by side comparison review. 2023 X7 has a better interior value but Benz has always been solid for me. Two month wait now for my 2023 GLS but it’ll be here soon. Keep it up!
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Congrats on your upcoming GLS!
@congausa1
Жыл бұрын
I received my X7 in 2 weeks:)
@sethwhite1272
Жыл бұрын
GLS, the moment you turn on the ambient lighting, the Benz kills it on the inside.
@BeNice76
Жыл бұрын
I switched from GLS to X7 and the experience has been amazing. X7 is by far a better daily. A better drivers SUV!!
@clarencepegues6016
Жыл бұрын
I also switched fro the GLS to the X7 and I agree with you. I enjoy driving my X7.Also I prefer the sportier looking vehicle.
@lamountrandbparker1222
Жыл бұрын
Wow i am a Benz guy but this BMW put it to shame...its time Benz up their game. Getting too complacent..
@searay260sundeckforsale4
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2018 GLS 550 - and that thing rides like a dream! The best SUV I've ever driven... Period. It's smooth, powerful and pure luxury! I've compared it to BMW X7 also but GLS felt more luxurious to me (both are great SUVs)
@theman4725
Жыл бұрын
X7 for me as GLS is dated and lack tech
@Msr.shaikh482
Жыл бұрын
BMW X7 looks attractive and muscular ...My fvt ❣️💪
@bakerhanbali731
Жыл бұрын
X Seven is much more luxurious, more comfortable gls is more sportier and more elegant
@ifeanyikelvin5469
Жыл бұрын
The benze has so much elegance to it!
@Blessedtruly3000
Жыл бұрын
I’m getting the x7 .. I ordered it for my birthday resent
@Alwaysbeclosing1774
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday!!
@ogunsakinoluwasegun5360
Жыл бұрын
awesome review guys, X7 all the way 😀😀
@paulbassey1287
Жыл бұрын
X7 wins this comparison.It's more elegant, more sexy, more sportier of the two nd drives better
@CanyonsCarver
Жыл бұрын
The Mercedes has always been the better choice. BMW design is crap now, the reliability of the X7 is horrible
@Sergesedd22
Жыл бұрын
Lmao!!!!
@CanyonsCarver
Жыл бұрын
@@Sergesedd22 seems like you don't like the truth.
@Sergesedd22
Жыл бұрын
@Canyons Carver who's truth, sweetie? Your opinion about their design are subjective. So that doesn't matter. And BMW SUV sales beat Mercedes, so the number speaks for themselves. Their reliability has improved greatly. So it seems u you don't like the truth. Delusional much? All your comments are bashing BMW. Get a life, dude. Lol
@nicholastoo7543
Жыл бұрын
16:40 I don't believe you! I suspect BMW was better and you don't want to upset the guys who gave you the vehicle 😂
@M3C63guy
Жыл бұрын
I have never been a fan of the Mercedes interior design with the big air vents and grab handles. The sportier BMW X7 exterior and the better (subjective) interior design makes it a winner for me. We chose the X7 and absolutely love it.
@shararihamideh1608
Жыл бұрын
Bmw's interior uses more high quality materials and the fit and finish is better
@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
Жыл бұрын
I'll perfur both of these German SUV's bro.
@SD-vf8yx
Жыл бұрын
Personally feel BMW are for driving enthusiasts and Mercedes are mainly chauffeur driven😊
@aloysiousbowah3203
Жыл бұрын
GLS looks more luxurious, X7 looks more sporty. Personally, I like the GLS.
@Jan-cj1ok
Жыл бұрын
BMW x7 is more better then Mercedes 👋
@florinrad4647
Жыл бұрын
X7 is far better looking, far superior compared with that merc
@Robin-jc6ei
Жыл бұрын
Hey. Look at the CarPlay at gls, not wireless not full screen. Just avoid😂
@htenthusiast2897
Жыл бұрын
We love our X7, which we chose after driving both. Great very comfortable luxury vehicles. We liked the X7 better because of the exterior design, the smoother quieter ride, and the interior design, dash and shifter design that we found nicer than the GLS, and the B52 engine. After the facelift, we would have a hard time choosing the X7 over the GLS. Great review as always.
@MauriceBln1
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't decide. They're both great cars.
@deepseadweller687
Жыл бұрын
Bought the X7 NOT disappointed!!
@963x
Жыл бұрын
X7 win
@CanyonsCarver
Жыл бұрын
As always BMW are for people who can't afford the Benz or kids which cannot afford these neither but love them in the used market place
@Sergesedd22
Жыл бұрын
Lol you're silly
@CanyonsCarver
Жыл бұрын
@@Sergesedd22 it's okay if you like to be seen as 2nd
@Sergesedd22
Жыл бұрын
@Canyons Carver lol i see you're basic af. You're dismissed, dude. Take care and happy holidays!!! 🤗
@mrlau630
Жыл бұрын
The Range Rover is their daddy
@hellkitty1014
Жыл бұрын
$50K more as equipped too...
@wajahathusain9106
Жыл бұрын
Having owned both cars for at least 8 months I would say the gls is better for families and stuff because of the larger leg space so children don’t fight and trunk space for strollers. Also the gls has more safety features so if you worried about you kids getting hurt in a car accident I would go for gls
@ven7782
Жыл бұрын
Mercedes should be ashamed of itself for raising the price and under delivering. Too greedy with chip shortage as an excuse to remove some std features. X7 all the way.
@alvin6445
Жыл бұрын
I chose X7, because GLS will add $10,000 to the order.
@dianaabel4125
Жыл бұрын
Which SUV would compare in size to the X7? An Explorer? I want something at least that wide. I’m in a full size Range Rover now which is great. I don’t like narrow SUVs so it’s a concern. Thanks!
@naimulsayed1339
Жыл бұрын
Both are great. It all comes to personal preference towards the brands. But the new Range Rover is a jaw dropping wow. Neither of these looks as elegant as the New Range Rover. Expensive though 😢 I personally drove BMW coupe for 10+ years. If it is a coupe has to be BMW. But for suv anything is fine. Maybe gls for a change of taste and experience. But if I can afford definitely will go for the New Range Rover
@elchapnation
11 ай бұрын
X7 wins 🏆 😅
@matthewgrayson8
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I’d choose the bmw, The X7 has nicer interior you can see it with the leather and extra touches.
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bamolbah4001
Жыл бұрын
BMW all the way
@PaulYalung1979
Жыл бұрын
Bmw all day er day
@NinjaWarriorDude416
11 ай бұрын
I got a 2020 GLE 450.... love it. I think the GLS is a little too big for downtown living.
@willlowes6574
Жыл бұрын
One thing I forgot to mention in my previous comment regarding trading in my Mercedes for the new BMW X7 is the seats of the X7 are far above the Mercedes, and comfort and maneuverability. There perhaps the most comfortable seats of any car I’ve ever owned! That’s a big deciding factor. Mercedes tends to have flat seat bottom as well the X7 is more bolstered and plush
@santana9537
Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree. My dads 2021 gls has really basic seats which are similar to the a class seats Interior quality isn’t anywhere near as good either
@jet3xi
Жыл бұрын
Depreciation should be factored in. Which one retains its value better after 3 years?
@muhammadsiamjan3670
11 ай бұрын
We just want a normal car for daily commute. I hate luxury car 🚗 brands.
@rmixfaats
Жыл бұрын
For me i will go for x7
@biglar23
Жыл бұрын
No wireless Apple CarPlay is a dealbreaker so I copped 2023 BMW X7
@Chansupa
Жыл бұрын
GLS has apple carplay
@mahavirgadhvi
Жыл бұрын
@@Chansupanot version 2 which is wireless
@mizangeneralconstructionan6889
Жыл бұрын
Own a gls 2020 before and now I own bmw x7 2023 honestly x7 is different bread nice and sporty both in one
@JustinAdamsMD
Жыл бұрын
Different BREAD? Is it white, wheat or sourdough? 😂
@haroldconner6265
Жыл бұрын
X7 headlights are still a deal breaker for me
@abreakwithkathy1516
Жыл бұрын
X7 for me.. MB is everywhere😂😂😂😂😂 no like it at all.
@hamidmghazi
Жыл бұрын
BMW's climate controls are deal breaker imo 😑
@limitedreach4446
Жыл бұрын
The next GLS will be the same looking at the new S and C Classes and upcoming GLC.
@hellkitty1014
Жыл бұрын
@@limitedreach4446 true, but the new MB screen does have a dedicated climate section at the bottom of the screen that never leaves. You must go into the menu of the BMW.
@ibrahimbashir6634
Жыл бұрын
@@limitedreach4446 and boring AF too😂
@hellkitty1014
Жыл бұрын
These two seem to occupy this class alone. The Big 3 dwarf these in size, while something like a Q7 or MDX seems to be outclassed by these, even in their base forms. Tough choices here. On the one hand, the BMW seems to merge luxury and sport seamlessly, and once you get past the controversial front end(which doesn't seem like it will age well), the refresh seems to have done the trick. On the other, MB has had experience in this class since 2007 and it shows. The supple smoothness, imperceptible integration of the EQ-Boost system, the more stately/elegant styling, and more luxurious interior environment are tough to overcome. There are no losers here, as any owner will be pampered in either. But the MB does look as expensive as it is, while the BMW seems to be doing too many things at once.
@sethwhite1272
Жыл бұрын
Totally Agree, but there is a difference when you take them both off road. The MB has an edge, probably because of the many years of experience in this field competing with Range Rover.
@MrRensan404
Жыл бұрын
Mercedes Benz looks more luxurious while the BMW has a more sporty look. Space is the main purpose for this segment and the GLS has a bigger space and riding comfort.
@ChevBling
Жыл бұрын
That's the thing... i can't get pass that front end... so it's the GLS for me
@michaeljohnson7044
Жыл бұрын
Q7 and MDX are not close to this class. The two compete with the smaller GLS and X5.
@TonioD49
Жыл бұрын
@@ChevBling prefer the x7 front end because the grill. I wish the regular GLS had the Maybach style grill. The regular grill looks cheap to me, but it's not really that big of a deal.
@ryanfrisby7389
Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison as always!
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@josephresse2415
Жыл бұрын
Gls all the way
@clbernier2
Жыл бұрын
.5 just because the MB has a spare tire and the BMW is on run flats?
@garylohr8450
Жыл бұрын
As soon as you said leatherette I bolted. Nobody I know has that cheap imitation nonsense in their cars.
@petercrosswind4936
Жыл бұрын
Both vehicles are in a class of their own, only the Mercedes has more of the flair of a retirement car, which is why I chose the X7 M60i.😎
@TruthRightNow
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. I prefer the GLS
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JustinAdamsMD
Жыл бұрын
NOTHING beats seeing your reviews and knowing exactly where you are filming. I go past it at least once a week.
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Good to hear from a fellow Lexingtonian!
@bradcolby3624
Жыл бұрын
Great review I would take the GLS based on looks and elegance…
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brad!
@deepseadweller687
Жыл бұрын
X7 !
@ericmundt8076
Жыл бұрын
So I have had a GLS 450 for about 14 months and it's everything the review talks about. The only problem is that there have been many electrical issues and it's spent probably close to 2 full months (not all at once) over the past 14 in the shop. The third row seat motors had to be replaced and were not working at delivery, the head unit for the radio had to be replaced after bringing it in several times and last week the 48 volt battery, 12 volt battery, and rearview camera all had to be replaced. The car only has 17,000 miles and these are all significant issues. It is enough that I'm looking to potentially switch the cars out for the X7 hoping the reliability is better. Again, GLS, great car, wife loves it but reliability issues right from the factory. Obviously everything was covered under warranty but we also could not get a loaner most of the time and it is frustrating paying for a car you can't drive. Just keep it in mind
@peterkornweiss8993
Жыл бұрын
Mercedes reliability has been 3rd rate for years while BMW has been and still is among the very best.
@papagen00
Жыл бұрын
"near six-figure investment..." Fyi cars are not investments they're depreciating assets.
@CarConfections
Жыл бұрын
You can invest in a depreciating assets the same as anything else. There are good and bad investments, and you're right about cars not being a good one
@stevec5637
Жыл бұрын
lots of old Mercedes on the road worldwide. Yes BMW are one of highest depreciating brands after 5 years and much higher maintenance costs.
@bassemkhozam
Жыл бұрын
BMW ftw 🙌
@babydooll84
Жыл бұрын
As a fan of both BMW and Mercedes, I’d have to say that the exterior of the BMW looks best but the interior of the GLS looks much much better. There’s just more luxury. I’d purchase the GLS due to the amount of space it has over the bmw.
@Marc-nc9yv
Жыл бұрын
I have had both, a 2014 GLS and a 2020 x7. The fit and finish of X7 light years ahead of MB
@richteezer1
Жыл бұрын
Well your x7 is 6 years newer, hardly a fair comparison?
@bernard5260
Жыл бұрын
@Richard Smith I don't get why most are comparing the old versions of Mercedes to newer models.
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