Mercedes-Benz GLE Mercedes-Benz GLE 2019 BMW X3 BMW X3 2012

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

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3 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 GLE vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,310

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,700 $68,150 $103,050 $110,200 $37,100 $42,700
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760    
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 450 450
Tires, run-flat 400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
M Sport Package         3,000  
Convenience Package         1,700  
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
App support         250 250
Sport Activity Package           1,750
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707    
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 410 410
Tires, run-flat 372          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
M Sport Package         2,730  
Convenience Package         1,545  
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
App support         230 230
Sport Activity Package           1,595
Options (change) 13,910 9,440 3,440 3,440 15,300 12,350
Options (change) 12,938 8,781 3,199 3,199 13,925 11,245
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $70,605 $78,585 $107,485 $114,635 $53,295 $55,945

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 GLE dealer quotes or BMW X3 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 GLE vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,096
Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6385hp V6550hp V8577hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,605$78,585$107,485$114,635$53,295$55,945
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,375-6,225-6,875-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,005$73,210$101,260$107,760$53,195$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,205$34,255$40,755$0$2,750

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$10,490$12,265$13,115$13,765$6,990$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,375$6,225$6,875$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-669-243-252-920

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20192012
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.0 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft363.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151534%
Total Not Requested297566%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested32518%
Total Not Requested147582%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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 SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.