| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $85,425 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||||
| Difference: $4,360 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $79,170 BMW 5-Series 550i | ||||
| Difference: $4,397 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL63 AMG | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $63,000 | $64,550 | $118,160 | $64,900 |
| Base Invoice | $58,590 | $60,032 | $109,889 | $60,390 |
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,680 | 3,680 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,800 | 4,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 160 | 160 | 160 | 1,080 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 2,200 |
| Night vision | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 | 2,300 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Power door closers | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | 800 | ||
| Active stabilizer bars | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 800 | ||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | |||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,300 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 3,500 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,422 | 3,422 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,464 | 4,464 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 149 | 149 | 149 | 985 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 2,000 |
| Night vision | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | 2,095 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Power door closers | 372 | 372 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | 744 | ||
| Active stabilizer bars | 2,697 | 2,697 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 730 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | |||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,185 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 3,185 | |||
| Options (change) | 25,860 | 25,860 | 4,140 | 19,530 |
| Options (change) | 24,052 | 24,052 | 3,851 | 17,785 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $89,785 | $91,335 | $123,225 | $85,425 |
| Total Invoice | $83,567 | $85,009 | $114,665 | $79,170 |
|
|
||||
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 GL dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series 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 GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,085 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL63 AMG | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 443hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $89,785 | $91,335 | $123,225 | $85,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,890 | -5,890 | -8,180 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,895 | $85,445 | $115,045 | $85,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,550 | $31,150 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $83,567 | $85,009 | $114,665 | $79,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,482 | -5,482 | -7,612 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,085 | $79,527 | $107,053 | $79,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,442 | $28,968 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL63 AMG | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure collision mitigation | $50 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $12,490 | $12,490 | $14,780 | $6,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,890 | $5,890 | $8,180 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,482 | -5,482 | -7,612 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,402 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2165 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 7% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2165 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 7% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | No |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 33% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 Mercedes-Benz models.
