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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: $47,330 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $11,415 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,079 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $11,231 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $51,200 | $56,450 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $48,295 | $53,180 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 370 | 370 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,550 | 5,200 | 11,655 | 11,655 | 8,830 | 10,170 |
| Options (change) | 6,020 | 4,780 | 10,840 | 10,840 | 8,213 | 9,459 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $58,745 | $62,645 | $47,330 | $50,550 | $50,280 | $71,675 |
| Total Invoice | $55,310 | $58,955 | $44,079 | $47,074 | $46,823 | $66,839 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,815 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,783 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,745 | $62,645 | $47,330 | $50,550 | $50,280 | $71,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,600 | -2,550 | 0 | -1,700 | -200 | -700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,145 | $60,095 | $47,330 | $48,850 | $50,080 | $70,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,750 | $23,645 |
| Total Invoice | $55,310 | $58,955 | $44,079 | $47,074 | $46,823 | $66,839 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,448 | -2,400 | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,862 | $56,555 | $44,079 | $45,491 | $46,637 | $66,186 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,693 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,558 | $22,107 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,975 | $5,925 | $3,375 | $5,075 | $3,575 | $4,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,600 | $2,550 | $0 | $1,700 | $200 | $700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,448 | -2,400 | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 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 | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 37% |
| 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
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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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