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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series 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.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $72,385 BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| Difference: $890 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $67,970 BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| Difference: $112 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 540d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $61,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $57,614 | $58,340 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,280 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | -1,000 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 2,200 |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 190 |
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 350 |
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,980 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | -930 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 505 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 2,025 |
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 175 |
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 320 |
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | |
| Options (change) | 12,250 | 9,390 |
| Options (change) | 11,393 | 8,635 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | -1,800 | 0 |
| Total Price | $73,275 | $72,385 |
| Total Invoice | $68,082 | $67,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $779 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 540d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 D | 261hp I6 D |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/21 MPG | 26/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/50-20 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $73,275 | $72,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,275 | $71,675 |
| Total Invoice | $68,082 | $67,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -667 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,082 | $67,303 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 540d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,765 | $10,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -667 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,512 lb. | 4,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 24% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 100% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
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