BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,875

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $26,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,396

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $24,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,900 $55,450
Base Invoice $77,370 $51,569
Folding second row seats 475  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Rear side airbags 385 420
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Folding second row seats 430  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Rear side airbags 350 391
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 910  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 4,030 8,550
Options (change) 3,665 7,952
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $91,755 $64,875
Total Invoice $84,860 $60,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,757
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$91,755$64,875
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,755$64,560
Total Invoice$84,860$60,396
Adjustments for Features0-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,860$60,103

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in185.0 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%

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