Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2011

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

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4 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 GL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,575

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,048

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $78,539 $48,410 $56,825
Heated steering wheel 225    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Sport Package   2,300  
Cold Weather Package   1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Proximity key   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated steering wheel 209    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Sport Package   2,095  
Cold Weather Package   910 910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Proximity key   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 225 12,400 10,100
Options (change) 209 11,290 9,195
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $85,550 $65,675 $72,525
Total Invoice $79,623 $60,575 $66,895

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 GL dealer quotes or BMW Z4 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 Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,501
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$85,550$65,675$72,525
Adjustments for Features-4,8850-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,665$65,675$71,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$79,623$60,575$66,895
Adjustments for Features-4,5470-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,076$60,575$65,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,167

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112011
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,830$9,845$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5470-1,153

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
ModelGLZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in98.3 in
Length200.6 in166.9 in
Width76.0 in70.5 in
Height72.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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.