2020 BMW X7 M50i vs. Mercedes Benz G63 AMG | A Drag Race Between Whales

Drag racing high performance luxury SUVs isn't generally our thing. But with the weather cooling down and winter rolling in, it never hurts to know who'll make it to the grocery store faster. And what better showdown than to place flagship trucks from BMW and Mercedes head to head?

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[SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

Didn't realize I had the Ace Ventura thing going on with the hair at the end. And sorry Mom, I know you don't talk like that.

[jacktorres]

I think the X7 looks pretty sleek. Almost like a transformer with those headlights and grill. I'd buy that over the Merc.

[bvri]

Beautifully shot. The video is a work of art. Both cars are beautiful in their own ways...but BMW clearly knows what they're doing.

[LoStorm]

a lot of success headed this channels way, great vid

[michaeln.]

Great video I would save the 70k and get the X7.. it doesn't look like a brick and from what I hear the new hummer can crab walk?.. LOL..

[montro-city]

Calling these two 'whales' is an insult to actual whales for am sure even whales have lower drag coefficent than any of these two.
They're more like actual houses on wheels.
Interesting to see FULL SIZE SUVs in a head2head.
The G63 totally stands no chance even if it had more torque and power. Just no chance at all.
From a dig however, that'd be a totally different story.

[andrewffay]

Just got my wife the '21 BMW X7 M50i - we are blown away with the power, tech, comfort, and presence. Overall an amazing vehicle from every aspect! BMW all the way. The XB7 uses the same engine and has a few more horses - just wasn't worth the increase for our needs.

[LeshVAuto]

These two were really close, but this race boiled down to aerodynamics. Ball and box analogy sort to speak. However, if you put it against the GLS63 AMG....hmmmm.

[juanvelez]

Very close race, I think the G 63 has an aerodynamic element against it. Nice video.

[TheMystro]

The new G Wagon’s interior has been upgraded from horrific to luxury suv average. The X7 is in another league of opulent and luxury. When the strait roads turn twisty, the X7 M50i will hand the G Wagon its ass in handling more than just a couple of car lengths. That BMW DHP turns it into a sports sedan. I do wish you would have done a full launch as the BMW’s launch control would have taken it by a few car lengths and by 45mph it would be a all over.

[maxtroy]

The G63 AMG all day every day. It really is in a class of it's own. Nothing like it. That's why it has the best resale value of any SUV in the world.

[Chris-xmiq]

As always, great video. My buddy sent me a pic of that x7 back on the 5th when it was a the track. Can you tell me the brand of the rims? Looking for my X5 M50i.

[MrSchnll]

Put the flame suit on for the MB fanboys. How about some more reviews? They are great!

[jordonbeaven]

I would like to see how these stack up against an RSQ8

[santana]

X7 all day long. Comfort and elegance to go with the performance and presence

[exotixfan]

I have to agree that from afar, the new G Class, especially with such similar DRL design, does tend to loo like a DL Wrangler. Most pedestrians won't be able to tell the difference till they see the Benz logo.

[trapezius]

You should try to race the X7 M50i with the AMG GLS63, you know, actual competitors :)

[mikedee]

Awesome video. Both suvs look great honestly. Heavy but fast.

[entreptiles]

My husband and I purchased a brand new X7, M5 and Ram 1500 Limited this year. So you already know who’s side we’re on. #BMW 😅

[francoisboisvert]

Good job Ace, did you find the dolphin in one of the trucks? All kidding aside, I thought the G would win but even after getting the jump, you still passed it with the BMW. I agree with other comments there's a drag coefficient disadvantage but do you think it played that much of a role? The X7 isn't a race car either.