BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 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: $66,805

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,191

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim550iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $55,450
Base Invoice $57,220 $51,569
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Distronic Plus Package   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Proximity key 910  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Distronic Plus Package   2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 8,100 10,480
Options (change) 7,375 9,747
Destination 895 875
Total Price $70,995 $66,805
Total Invoice $65,490 $62,191

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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: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim550iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$70,995$66,805
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,995$66,705
Total Invoice$65,490$62,191
Adjustments for Features0-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,490$62,098

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

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim550iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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