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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: $45,310 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $14,110 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,197 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $13,763 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,400 | $58,950 | $74,450 | $102,700 | $110,000 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $50,340 | $55,505 | $69,920 | $96,190 | $102,980 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,550 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 710 | 710 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 1,350 | 1,080 | |||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,442 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 525 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 1,256 | 1,004 | |||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,025 | 3,575 | 1,225 | 0 | 0 | 7,585 | 5,765 |
| Options (change) | 4,625 | 3,290 | 1,120 | 0 | 0 | 7,055 | 5,361 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $59,420 | $63,520 | $76,670 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Total Invoice | $55,960 | $59,790 | $72,035 | $98,185 | $104,975 | $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 C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,435 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,302 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 617hp V8 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 275/35-20 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,420 | $63,520 | $76,670 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,675 | -3,675 | -8,125 | -9,625 | -9,625 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,745 | $59,845 | $68,545 | $95,070 | $102,370 | $45,310 | $61,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $12,800 | $39,325 | $46,625 | $0 | $16,530 |
| Total Invoice | $55,960 | $59,790 | $72,035 | $98,185 | $104,975 | $42,197 | $57,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,461 | -3,459 | -7,634 | -9,027 | -9,022 | 0 | -280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,499 | $56,331 | $64,401 | $89,158 | $95,953 | $42,197 | $57,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,832 | $11,902 | $36,659 | $43,454 | $0 | $15,493 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 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 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,775 | $7,775 | $12,225 | $13,725 | $13,725 | $4,100 | $4,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,675 | $3,675 | $8,125 | $9,625 | $9,625 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,461 | -3,459 | -7,634 | -9,027 | -9,022 | 0 | -280 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,528 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 | 55.1 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 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
| 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
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 37% |
| 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 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
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