2024 BMW
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 77.9 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 516 - 532 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 195.0 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.4 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the BMW iX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The BMW iX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW iX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Dimensions
Since the BMW iX is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the BMW iX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Handling
The BMW iX has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW iX greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Powertrain
The BMW iX has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The BMW iX has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW iX has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.