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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,060 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $11,360 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,412 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $9,973 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $35,800 | $42,100 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 | $33,294 | $39,153 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | 2,600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 650 | 650 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 440 | 440 |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,530 | 1,530 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,275 | 3,275 | 2,365 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 605 | 605 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 409 | 409 |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,423 | 1,423 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,625 | 15,375 | 9,625 | 16,335 | 13,510 |
| Options (change) | 15,160 | 14,020 | 8,785 | 15,193 | 12,566 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $64,420 | $68,770 | $72,520 | $53,060 | $56,535 |
| Total Invoice | $59,385 | $63,395 | $66,900 | $49,412 | $52,644 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,735 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,401 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $64,420 | $68,770 | $72,520 | $53,060 | $56,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,100 | -1,100 | 0 | -475 | -825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,320 | $67,670 | $72,520 | $52,585 | $55,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $9,200 | $0 | $3,125 |
| Total Invoice | $59,385 | $63,395 | $66,900 | $49,412 | $52,644 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 | -442 | -768 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,371 | $62,381 | $66,900 | $48,970 | $51,876 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $8,529 | $0 | $2,906 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,175 | $5,175 | $4,075 | $4,550 | $4,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 | $475 | $825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,014 | -1,014 | 0 | -442 | -768 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 35% |
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