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

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

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For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the S-Class vs. 5-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the S-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 $35,055 lower than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the S-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 S-Class S63 AMG includes additional features worth $4890. 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 $4890 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG's additional features, the BMW 5-Series M5 is $35,055 less than the BMW 5-Series M5.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 35,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 33,450
Model Year20102008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers600, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price137,42597,480
Adjustments for Features-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price132,53597,480
Total Invoice128,07790,070
Adjustments for Features-4,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice123,52090,070

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

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz S-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: 39,945
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
Difference: 38,007
Model Year20102008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price133,55083,900
Base Invoice124,20277,370
Heated steering wheel0200
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500
Auto-dimming headlights 250
HD radio 350
Rear side airbags 385
iPod integration 400
Proximity key 1,000
Wood trim 0
Power door closers 600
Rear spoiler 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
Heated steering wheel 180
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power 525
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185
Auto-dimming headlights 230
HD radio 315
Rear side airbags 350
iPod integration 365
Proximity key 910
Wood trim 0
Power door closers 545
Rear spoiler 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
Total options09,755
Total options08,875
Destination875825
Gas Tax3,0003,000
Total Price137,42597,480
Total Invoice128,07790,070

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

Model Year20102008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power decklid$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$100 
Torque vectoring / active trace control$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated side glass$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$25 
Cornering lights$25 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $275
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4250 
Adaptive shocks - electrical $750
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,590$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5570

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

Model Year20102008
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
M5

Power sunshade, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Power sunshade, rear225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstered instrument panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstered instrument panel1500No
Alcantara / Ecsaine headliner1000Yes
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recline, driver100No
Automatic seat bolsters, passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recline, passenger100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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

Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very expensive
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Expensive
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The S Class is somewhat overpriced.
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is expensive but for me it was worth it-I will have the car a long time.
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 very expensive

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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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