BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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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: $69,120

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,915

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $3,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim540iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,450 $60,650
Base Invoice $53,180 $56,405
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100
Premium 3 Package   3,500
Sport Package   870
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Heated front seats 455  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Temporary spare tire 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Premium 3 Package   3,255
Sport Package   809
Options (change) 11,675 12,015
Options (change) 10,740 11,175
Destination 995 925
Total Price $69,120 $73,590
Total Invoice $64,915 $68,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,952
Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim540iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,120$73,590
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,670$73,590
Total Invoice$64,915$68,505
Adjustments for Features-1,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,553$68,505

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

Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim540iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side collision intervention$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
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
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,375$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3620

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

Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in185.0 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196574%
Total Not Requested70026%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested340097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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