| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $64,350 BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||
| Difference: $23,150 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,280 BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||
| Difference: $22,157 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $84,450 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $78,539 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,950 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 590 | 590 | 590 | |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,775 | 2,685 | 2,685 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,095 | 4,095 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,814 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | |||
| Options (change) | 18,425 | 15,325 | 9,625 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 16,760 | 13,940 | 8,755 | 2,023 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $64,350 | $66,300 | $70,700 | $87,500 |
| Total Invoice | $59,280 | $61,105 | $65,215 | $81,437 |
|
|
||||
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 5-Series dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz GL 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 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,470 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,929 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 205, 12 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $64,350 | $66,300 | $70,700 | $87,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,100 | -600 | 0 | -7,780 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,250 | $65,700 | $70,700 | $79,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,450 | $7,450 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $59,280 | $61,105 | $65,215 | $81,437 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,013 | -553 | 0 | -7,241 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,267 | $60,552 | $65,215 | $74,196 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,285 | $6,948 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,025 | $4,525 | $3,925 | $11,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,100 | $600 | $0 | $7,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,013 | -553 | 0 | -7,241 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 5,347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1865 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 34% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1865 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 34% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
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 BMW models.
