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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5-Series Price Comparison:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5-Series Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the E-Class vs. 5-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the E-Class and 5-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW 5-Series M5's price is $155 lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the E-Class vs. 5-Series Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW 5-Series M5, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG includes additional features worth $2650. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2650 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG's additional features, the BMW 5-Series M5 is $155 less than the BMW 5-Series M5.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 784
Model Year20102008
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/50-17
Total Price94,17591,370
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price91,52591,370
Total Invoice87,76484,510
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice85,29484,510

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Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

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.

Lowest Total Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Difference: 2,805
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
Difference: 3,254
Model Year20102008
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price85,75083,900
Base Invoice79,74877,370
Premium 2 Package2,400 
Premium 1 Package2,500 
Obstacle detection, rear950 
Folding second row seats 475
Auto-dimming headlights 250
HD radio 350
iPod integration 400
Proximity key 1,000
Rear spoiler 0
Wood trim 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
Premium 2 Package 0
Premium 1 Package 0
Obstacle detection, rear 0
Folding second row seats 430
Auto-dimming headlights 230
HD radio 315
iPod integration 365
Proximity key 910
Rear spoiler 0
Wood trim 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
Total options5,8503,645
Total options5,4413,315
Destination875825
Gas Tax1,7003,000
Total Price94,17591,370
Total Invoice87,76484,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power decklid$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake-initiated collision preparation system$100 
Compact spare tire$75 
Driver drowsiness monitor$250 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive, large$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $275
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,725$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.7 in
Length191.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,058 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
M5

Folding
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power sunshade, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Power sunshade, rear225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Able to get 2500 under invoice which I can never get for for BMW.
Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 sticker $56k plus options
2008 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 More than most peoples house note, but, you get what you pay for and it is a Mercedes.
2007 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is a $100,000 car. It is expensive, and it is expensive to maintain. This is easily a $150,000 investment over 3 years.
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Much higher price than competators.
2005 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In light of the prices for all cars today, you get what you pay for and the Mercedes offers only the best. They are competitive. Only problem is high cost of repairs/maintenance. Labor costs.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Mercedes is one of the highest priced cars around. I think you pay some for the name, but some for safety and reliability
2004 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Paid very little for it (high mileage) but cheap to keep it is not.
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 They are expensive, but you get what you pay for.
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 High initial purchase price, about 10-20% above similar Lexis/Infinit models

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 5-Series

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle.
Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Too expensive for what you get.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives.
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car.
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable.
2001 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 still a high payment
2000 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money

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