Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

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

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,112

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,221

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelC-ClassGLGL
TrimC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,200 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $54,126 $58,190 $79,329
Multimedia Package 3,350    
AMG Leather Package 3,030    
Lighting Package 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Wood trim 0    
Rear side airbags 420    
Proximity key 1,140    
Rearview camera 460    
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Premium 2 Package   6,330  
Multimedia Package 3,115    
AMG Leather Package 2,818    
Lighting Package 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Wood trim 0    
Rear side airbags 391    
Proximity key 1,060    
Rearview camera 428    
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Premium 2 Package   5,887  
Options (change) 10,765 9,965 0
Options (change) 10,011 9,268 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $71,940 $73,410 $86,175
Total Invoice $67,112 $68,333 $80,204

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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year201120122012
ModelC-ClassGLGL
TrimC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$71,940$73,410$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,765-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,940$68,645$78,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,450
Total Invoice$67,112$68,333$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-7,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,112$63,898$72,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,786

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120122012
ModelC-ClassGLGL
TrimC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,325$9,090$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,435-7,520

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length182.3 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.483.3 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested246571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.