“Children only choose, and adults all want”, this is a bit of an old stalk, if it is replaced with “the budget is insufficient, the choice is made, and the rich must have everything”, it seems to be a cruel and positive truth.
Manufacturers and consumers are aware that only full-size SUVs can meet the requirements of large number of passengers, comfortable driving, strong passability, strong power, and great face. Soup of sales, what does BMW think? No matter whether you have the ability to increase the price or not, if you build a full-size SUV, you can always pay back the cost, right? Right now, the GLS has been replaced, and the BMW X7 is also on the market.
Popular Competitors Size Comparison
Lincoln Navigator is the largest full-size SUV sold in China today. The data of Navigator is involved to prove that GLS and X7 can be called full-size SUVs. The members should be longer.
With huge bodies, the various “signs” on them can have great room for display. The BMW X7 has chosen to expand the kidneys, obtaining the largest air intake grille of BMW since ancient times, while the “spoon” eyes have become flatter.
Mercedes-Benz GLS has a lot of traditions, and the overall shape has indeed not undergone revolutionary changes. As we can see, the new generation of GLS looks like an enlarged version of the GLE. Of course, after seeing the spy photos of the new generation of S-class abroad, netizens think that the old models are quite good.
Audi has long been playing with headlights. The flagship cars of BMW and Mercedes-Benz must of course be equipped with laser high beams and headlights that can avoid oncoming vehicles. Using detectors and radars, they can actively lower high beams or headlights. The light is tangent, and in the range competition of laser headlights, both are 600 meters, in short, the sun at night is shining!
Sideways, GLS and X7 have different styles. GLS performs the calculation of line subtraction, and the body is thick and sleek. If its figure is reduced, it cannot be called a car with good looks, and its domineering is all supported by its height. Even if it looks like a fat tiger, Mercedes-Benz, which has a wind tunnel at home, has further reduced the drag coefficient of the GLS, from the previous 0.35 to 0.32.
The X7 is just the opposite. In terms of shaping the body contour, the X7 uses more sharp body lines, especially in the front and rear door parts, there are as many as four lines, and the side posture is as tight as a sports car. The X7 has two appearance styles, namely the M Sport Package and the M Sport Package, which can be understood as the luxury version and the M package sports version. The X7 with the M package can be further separated from the GLS in terms of sportiness.
The standard configuration of the new GLS in the US version is 6 seats, with optional luxury seats in the second row, and 7 seats as standard in Europe. However, they are optional with each other. The increased wheelbase is mainly used for the rear passenger space. According to the official statement, two adult men with a height of 190cm can sit in the third row.
The BMW X7 has a 3105mm wheelbase that is slightly shorter than the GLS, and it can also properly arrange the three rows of seats. Like many SUVs with three rows of seats, it has two layout options: a practical 7-seater (2+3+2), and an administrative-style 6-seater (2+2+2). It is similar to the GLS in that their third row is very humane, and the third row of the X7 has an independent sunroof and independently adjustable air conditioning, and even has a seat heating function. So, both of them are equipped with 5-zone automatic air conditioning.
The interior of the GLS has more changes than the exterior. After it is equipped with the new MBUX in-vehicle system, the screen connection is naturally indispensable. American models also come standard with a Burmester surround sound system, inductive wireless charging, 64-color ambient lighting, 9 USB ports, and Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity, and optional hot and cold cup holders, seat massage and many more.
The BMW X7 is more reflected in the combination of materials and details. For example, there are Vernasca leather trims in four colors to choose from, and BMW personalized Merino leather trims and Alcantara in up to five colors. There are also hot and cold insulation cup holders on the roof, but when it comes to options, the X7 is even more brilliant. Not only can it be equipped with 20 B&W 3D diamond surround stereo speakers throughout the car, even the Rolls-Royce star car Top configuration, it can also be added.
Car companies are chasing after each other in the field of autonomous driving, not only in high-end cars. In the flagship models such as GLS and X7, it is even more necessary to pour out all the technology. GLS adopts the active steering assist system, combined with the low-speed active cruise control system, not only can follow the car at low speed, the steering wheel can automatically make small corrections to keep the lane, and even monitor the curves and road conditions ahead, and perform deceleration and active braking in the curve.
The automatic driving ability of BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS is similar. In addition, X7 also has an automatic reversing assist function-the vehicle will remember the driving track of 50 meters, and when the vehicle enters some narrow alleys, it needs to reverse Sometimes, the vehicle can reverse itself according to the trajectory. When this tall horse enters a dead end, this function can sweep away the sense of despair.
Everyone is familiar with Mercedes-Benz’s 48V weak hybrid system, and it has also been applied to the GLS this time. However, in addition to the inline 6-cylinder +48V weak-hybrid engine on the GLE 450, there is also a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged +48V weak-hybrid engine, both of which are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. 5.9s and 5.2s. For a full-size SUV, an acceleration of about 5 seconds is actually enough. I believe that people who choose this type of car will not force the limit of the vehicle at will.
The BMW X7 also offers two engines to choose from, which are an inline 6-cylinder engine code-named B58TU (B58 technology upgrade) and a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine. The former can output 340 horsepower, while the latter can output 465 horsepower. It is matched with an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox, and the smooth and comfortable shifting will make you feel more comfortable.
Generally speaking, in the ranks of full-size SUVs, the BMW X7 is a new model that has just “entered the industry”. Although it is a newcomer, the manufacturer is full of sincerity and has poured all new technologies into it. However, as a “predecessor”, GLS has not spared any spare power. You can also see Mercedes-Benz’s current highest technology in him. After all, facing old opponents, you can’t relax a bit. Both have their own advantages, and it is really difficult to compare them based on data alone. However, if you are still very conflicted in your heart and you are not short of money, try it first. (This article is transferred from Sina Automobile)
