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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $63,227 BMW 5-Series 530e | ||||||
| Difference: $40,888 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $57,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $103,500 | $96,300 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,600 | 4,900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 3,500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 1,000 | 700 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package 1 | 3,200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,230 | 4,510 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 3,185 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 920 | 645 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package 1 | 2,976 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,700 | 9,700 | 8,250 | 1,850 | 3,500 | 4,340 |
| Options (change) | 8,930 | 8,925 | 7,595 | 1,700 | 3,185 | 4,036 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $64,895 | $63,227 | $68,695 | $79,645 | $108,995 | $104,115 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,288 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,927 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 181hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 480, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $64,895 | $63,227 | $68,695 | $79,645 | $108,995 | $104,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -75 | 0 | -75 | -3,275 | -4,625 | -600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,820 | $63,227 | $68,620 | $76,370 | $104,370 | $103,515 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,593 | $0 | $5,393 | $13,143 | $41,143 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 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 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 12 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,425 | $5,350 | $5,425 | $8,625 | $9,975 | $5,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $75 | $0 | $75 | $3,275 | $4,625 | $600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11 | 0 | -9 | -111 | -220 | -559 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 4,021 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 31% |
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