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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $28,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $25,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $54,450
Base Invoice $78,840 $50,639
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Wood trim 0 775
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package   925
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim 0 721
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Package   860
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 2,030 6,655
Options (change) 1,845 6,189
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $91,355 $63,180
Total Invoice $84,510 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,502
Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10362hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$91,355$63,180
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,080$63,180
Total Invoice$84,510$58,903
Adjustments for Features-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,405$58,903

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

Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$4,000$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1050

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length191.1 in178.4 in
Width72.7 in68.0 in
Height57.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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