BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLS Mercedes-Benz GLS 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,270

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $76,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,205

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $71,486

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $124,100
Base Invoice $31,740 $115,413
Sport Package 1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Proximity key 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sport Package 1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Proximity key 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 13,945 380
Options (change) 12,640 353
Destination 825 925
Total Price $49,270 $125,405
Total Invoice $45,205 $116,691

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz GLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,174
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17295/40-21
Total Price$49,270$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-17,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,270$107,875
Total Invoice$45,205$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-16,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,205$100,379

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,065$21,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,312

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length178.2 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft393.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.