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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: $62,925 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||||
| Difference: $25,200 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $58,540 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||||
| Difference: $23,478 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 | $94,100 | $85,300 |
| Base Invoice | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $57,810 | $61,675 | $87,250 | $79,329 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1,300 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,950 |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Executive Package | 2,950 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,500 | ||||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | 1,185 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,814 |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Executive Package | 2,685 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,185 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,730 | 10,630 | 10,630 | 10,630 | 9,280 | 5,700 | 1,950 |
| Options (change) | 10,680 | 9,680 | 9,680 | 9,680 | 8,450 | 5,185 | 1,814 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,925 | $67,475 | $68,975 | $73,725 | $76,575 | $102,095 | $88,125 |
| Total Invoice | $58,540 | $62,735 | $64,115 | $68,485 | $71,120 | $94,730 | $82,018 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,345 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,098 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $62,925 | $67,475 | $68,975 | $73,725 | $76,575 | $102,095 | $88,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,900 | -2,225 | -6,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,925 | $67,475 | $68,975 | $73,725 | $74,675 | $99,870 | $81,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $10,800 | $11,750 | $36,945 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,540 | $62,735 | $64,115 | $68,485 | $71,120 | $94,730 | $82,018 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,765 | -2,064 | -6,380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,540 | $62,735 | $64,115 | $68,485 | $69,355 | $92,666 | $75,638 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,195 | $5,575 | $9,945 | $10,815 | $34,126 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,025 | $6,025 | $6,025 | $6,025 | $7,925 | $8,250 | $12,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,225 | $6,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,765 | -2,064 | -6,380 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 193.4 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 | 35.3 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
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 100% |
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