BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013

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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: $68,820

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,640

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim540iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,450 $57,960
Base Invoice $53,180 $53,903
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium Package 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Appearance Package   870
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Heated front seats 455  
Premium Package 1,795  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669
Temporary spare tire 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Appearance Package   809
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 11,375 11,360
Options (change) 10,465 10,565
Destination 995 905
Total Price $68,820 $70,225
Total Invoice $64,640 $65,373

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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: $4,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,809
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim540iE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$68,820$70,225
Adjustments for Features-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,545$70,225
Total Invoice$64,640$65,373
Adjustments for Features-3,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,564$65,373

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

Model Year20172013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$10,500$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0760

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

Model Year20172013
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 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support 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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