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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: $41,410 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $13,410 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $12,055 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 7,025 | 4,825 | 1,975 | 2,375 | 8,985 | 8,985 | 7,585 | 5,765 |
| Options (change) | 6,400 | 4,395 | 1,800 | 2,165 | 8,357 | 8,357 | 7,055 | 5,361 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $54,820 | $58,220 | $63,820 | $65,270 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Total Invoice | $50,625 | $53,770 | $58,950 | $60,280 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,707 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,820 | $58,220 | $63,820 | $65,270 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,625 | -2,575 | -2,225 | -3,475 | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -1,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,195 | $55,645 | $61,595 | $61,795 | $41,410 | $41,935 | $43,860 | $60,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,450 | $10,400 | $10,600 | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $18,980 |
| Total Invoice | $50,625 | $53,770 | $58,950 | $60,280 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,348 | -2,378 | -2,055 | -3,209 | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,277 | $51,392 | $56,895 | $57,071 | $38,570 | $39,057 | $40,847 | $56,337 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,115 | $9,618 | $9,794 | $0 | $487 | $2,277 | $17,767 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,200 | $5,150 | $4,800 | $6,050 | $2,575 | $3,750 | $4,025 | $4,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,625 | $2,575 | $2,225 | $3,475 | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,348 | -2,378 | -2,055 | -3,209 | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,528 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 | 55.1 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 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| 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 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| 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% |
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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 54% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 54% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
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