Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015 BMW X3 BMW X3 2014

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

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,965

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,562

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550 550
Around view cameras 320 320 320   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Lane departure warning 875 875        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225      
Proximity key 650 650        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790      
Convenience Package       580    
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300
M Sport Package         3,000 3,000
Premium Package         3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   500 500
Around view cameras 298 298 298   320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Lane departure warning 814 814        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209      
Proximity key 605 605        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735      
Convenience Package       539    
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Dynamic Handling Package         1,185 1,185
M Sport Package         2,730 2,730
Premium Package         2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Options (change) 14,710 14,710 7,225 3,390 14,550 12,650
Options (change) 13,683 13,683 6,721 3,153 13,245 11,515
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,435 $63,935 $71,050 $102,715 $55,275 $58,475
Total Invoice $60,922 $59,527 $66,143 $95,590 $50,965 $53,930

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 M-Class 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 M-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,098
Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$65,435$63,935$71,050$102,715$55,275$58,475
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-2,250-5,975-785-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,735$63,935$68,800$96,740$54,490$57,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,065$33,005$0$3,200
Total Invoice$60,922$59,527$66,143$95,590$50,965$53,930
Adjustments for Features-1,5830-2,095-5,561-724-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,339$59,527$64,048$90,029$50,241$53,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$4,709$30,690$0$2,965

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152015201520142014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX3X3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $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 partition net$40$40$40$40  
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  
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 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $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  
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 steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,480$5,780$8,030$11,755$6,565$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$2,250$5,975$785$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830-2,095-5,561-724-724

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152014
ModelM-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.0 in
Width75.2 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
36.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft363.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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.