BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2014

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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: $70,755

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,869

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim550iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $59,000
Base Invoice $57,220 $54,870
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500 2,950
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Proximity key 1,000 650
Semi-automated parking system 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Lighting Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   3,270
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185 2,744
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Proximity key 910 605
Semi-automated parking system 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Lighting Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   3,041
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Options (change) 11,850 10,830
Options (change) 10,790 10,074
Destination 895 925
Total Price $74,745 $70,755
Total Invoice $68,905 $65,869

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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: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim550iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,745$70,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,745$69,280
Total Invoice$68,905$65,869
Adjustments for Features0-1,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,905$64,496

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$5,900$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,373

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

Model Year20122014
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.3 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested136565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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