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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,565

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $6,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,100

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $5,356

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Model Year20162018
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $62,000
Base Invoice $60,032 $58,340
designo Edition 4,800  
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim, alternative type 160 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 250 190
Heated second row seats 620 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Power door closers 550  
Active stabilizer bars 2,900  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Premium Tier   2,300
Dynamic Handling Package   3,500
Executive Tier   2,100
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Temporary spare tire   150
Synthetic suede headliner   650
designo Edition 4,464  
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Wood trim, alternative type 149 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Night vision 1,655 2,115
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 233 175
Heated second row seats 577 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Power door closers 512  
Active stabilizer bars 2,697  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Premium Tier   2,115
Dynamic Handling Package   3,220
Executive Tier   1,930
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105
Temporary spare tire   140
Synthetic suede headliner   600
Options (change) 26,340 22,570
Options (change) 24,499 20,765
Destination 925 995
Total Price $91,815 $85,565
Total Invoice $85,456 $80,100

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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: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,760
Model Year20162018
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$91,815$85,565
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,175$85,565
Total Invoice$85,456$80,100
Adjustments for Features-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,860$80,100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Side collision intervention $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,690$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in117.1 in
Length201.6 in194.6 in
Width76.4 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested256592%
Total Not Requested2258%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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