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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: $46,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $7,492 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $7,276 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $37,550 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $34,922 | $50,639 |
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 680 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 775 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | |||||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 925 | |||||||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 633 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 721 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | |||||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 860 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 5,625 | 5,625 | 4,175 | 4,175 | 1,075 | 0 | 8,535 | 6,655 |
| Options (change) | 5,175 | 5,175 | 3,840 | 3,840 | 980 | 0 | 7,939 | 6,189 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $59,020 | $54,352 | $62,870 | $67,170 | $75,470 | $104,595 | $46,860 | $63,180 |
| Total Invoice | $55,580 | $50,912 | $59,175 | $63,175 | $70,915 | $98,095 | $43,636 | $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 C350 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,502 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,020 | $54,352 | $62,870 | $67,170 | $75,470 | $104,595 | $46,860 | $63,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,065 | -5,990 | -6,065 | -8,015 | -9,990 | -10,990 | 0 | -2,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,955 | $48,362 | $56,805 | $59,155 | $65,480 | $93,605 | $46,860 | $61,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,118 | $45,243 | $0 | $14,220 |
| Total Invoice | $55,580 | $50,912 | $59,175 | $63,175 | $70,915 | $98,095 | $43,636 | $58,903 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,711 | -5,611 | -5,709 | -7,538 | -9,387 | -10,307 | 0 | -1,958 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,869 | $45,301 | $53,466 | $55,637 | $61,528 | $87,788 | $43,636 | $56,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,568 | $0 | $8,165 | $10,336 | $16,227 | $42,487 | $0 | $13,309 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| 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 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,565 | $7,490 | $7,565 | $9,515 | $11,490 | $12,490 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,065 | $5,990 | $6,065 | $8,015 | $9,990 | $10,990 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,711 | -5,611 | -5,709 | -7,538 | -9,387 | -10,307 | 0 | -1,958 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 3,747 lb. | 3,406 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 530i
| 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 Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| 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 Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
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 Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| 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 Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 88% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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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