Comparison - Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 2021 - vs - BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 2019

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 2021

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Make: 
Mercedes-Benz
BMW
Model: 
Maybach GLS
ALPINA B7
Average Price: 
$
160,550
Updated: 
15 Mar 2021
$
139,350
Updated: 
11 Oct 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2019
Total Seating: 
4
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
20.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Mojave Silver Metallic
#B0ABAA
Selenite Grey Metallic
#868A8D
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#AD2E2E
Iridium Silver Metallic
#B6B5B8
Obsidian Black Metallic
#424242
Polar White
#F9F9F9
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#12198F
Emarald Green Metallic
#2E3535
Black
#1B1B1B
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#D7DAC7
Lunar Blue Metallic
#3B4059
Color: 
ALPINA Blue Metallic
#2b2f55
ALPINA Green Metallic
#0d5655
Almandine Brown Metallic
#3c332c
Magellan Gray Metallic
#7e807d
Ruby Black Metallic
#352a30
Alpine White
#fafafa
Glacier Silver Metallic
#c8c8c8
Mineral White Metallic
#eaeaea
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Azurite Black Metallic
#000d31
Moonstone Metallic
#999a94

Electric

Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Extremely luxurious cabin,
silky-smooth ride,
flashy exterior styling.

Cons
Princely price tag,
limited cargo space,
flashy exterior styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

PROS
Lavish cabin with supple seats
Composed handling and smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines

CONS
Steep infotainment learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

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Pros
Smooth yet ridiculous acceleration
Prestige and exclusivity from low volume and overall distinctiveness
Opulent and spacious back seats

Cons
Subscription-based Apple CarPlay support
Rear seats don't fold down
Only available in just one configuration

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
4.40L
Torque: 
538ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
590ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
550hp
at 6 500rpm
591hp
at 5 750rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.00Feet
42.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Full Nappa Leather Headliner
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Parking Assist
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
leather and alloy steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
tilt and telescopic steering wheel
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
heated steering wheel
extended cabin heating/cooling

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
204.90in
206.70in
Width: 
79.90in
74.90in
Height: 
72.40in
58.70in
Ground Clearance: 
5.60in
Front Track: 
66.90in
Rear Track: 
67.80in
Wheel Base: 
123.40in
126.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
43.40in
44.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
59.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in
57.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
18.40cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
6085.00lbs
4820.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center and rear limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power w/Tilt Rear Head Restraints
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
hands-free entry
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
Premium Leather
Ventilated seats
New-generation Touchpad in center console
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage Feature -inc: 4-way lumbar support
Heated/Cooled Front Cupholder
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Massaging
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
14 -way power passenger seat
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
premium leather
multi-level heating driver seat
ventilated driver seat
ventilated passenger seat
14 -way power driver seat
massaging
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
driver seat thigh extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Dual Ventilation
4-Seat Configuration -inc: individual executive rear seats and center armrest
Heated/Cooled Rear Cupholder
Fixed Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
folding with pass-thru center armrest
rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-folding rear seatback
multi-level heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
four-wheel independent suspension, Front and rear stabilizer bar,

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Executive Climate System
Heated and cooled cup holders
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control multimedia system based on artificial intelligence
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Four Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3” Digital Instrument Cluster and Touchscreen Media Display
Smartphone integration
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Live Traffic
Systems Monitor
27 Speakers
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front and 3 LCD Row Monitors In The Rear
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Navigation Map Updates Included for 3 Years
1 Subwoofer(S)
1590 Watts Stereo Output
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
harman/kardon premium brand speakers
16 total speakers
600 watts stereo output
speed sensitive volume control
2 subwoofer(s)
USB with external media control
USB connection
surround audio surround audio (discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Active LED Headlamps and Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Ambient lighting with 64 colors
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Power/Illuminated Running Boards
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 X 11
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
295/35R20 tires
20 x 10.0 in. wheels
Performance tires
alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
325.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure Warning
Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Brake Drying
Cornering Lights
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear door child safety locks
cornering lights
Turn signal mirrors
stability control
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
auto delay off headlamps
tire pressure monitoring
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
self-leveling headlights
emergency braking preparation
front fog/driving lights
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
child seat anchors
Emergency braking assist
adaptive headlights
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
LED headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Driving Assistance Plus Package
Parking Assistance Package
Interior Design Package
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
Luxury Rear Seating Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch
23" Maybach® Multispoke Forged Wheels
Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
20" ALPINA CLASSIC Wheels w/All-Season Tires
21" ALPINA CLASSIC Wheels w/Performance Tires
Shadowline Exterior Trim
Interior Options: 
Refrigerator Box For Rear Cabin
Handcrafted Silver Champagne Flute Holders
Folding Tables For Rear Seats
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
5-Seat Cabin Configuration
Ambient Air Package
Anthracite Headliner
Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal White/Silver Grey Pearl Exclusive, premium leather
#E0DEDF
Mahogany/Macchiato Beige Exclusive, premium leather
#72514F
Black Exclusive, premium leather
#44464F
Color: 
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
#9c745b
Caramel/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#967957
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d3d0cb
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
#afa08d
Canberra Beige Nappa, premium leather
#d9d3c7
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
#5a5653
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
#967957
Cashmere Beige/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#d8d2c6
Black Full Merino, premium leather
#000000
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
#8d5448
Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
#cfceca
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