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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: $59,970 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $2,710 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,495 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $1,943 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 540i | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,450 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $53,180 | $50,639 |
| Multicontour seats | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 690 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Premium Package | 925 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | |
| Wood trim | 775 | |
| Multicontour seats | 690 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 642 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |
| Premium Package | 860 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | |
| Wood trim | 721 | |
| Options (change) | 2,525 | 6,155 |
| Options (change) | 2,320 | 5,724 |
| Destination | 995 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $59,970 | $62,680 |
| Total Invoice | $56,495 | $58,438 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,359 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 540i | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp I6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/30 MPG | 17/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,970 | $62,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,565 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,405 | $62,680 |
| Total Invoice | $56,495 | $58,438 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,416 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,079 | $58,438 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | 540i | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,515 | $2,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,565 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,416 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,847 lb. | 3,540 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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