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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $71,995 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $610 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,275 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $1,309 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $56,300 | $85,750 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 | $52,359 | $79,748 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 2,900 | 2,900 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| M Sport Package | 4,800 | 4,800 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Night vision | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,880 | 1,880 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,400 | 2,500 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 430 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 950 | 950 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 2,697 | 2,697 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| M Sport Package | 4,370 | 4,370 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Night vision | 2,365 | 2,365 | 2,365 | 1,628 | 1,628 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,748 | 1,748 |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,092 | 2,325 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 884 | 884 | |||
| Options (change) | 24,200 | 22,950 | 16,700 | 15,430 | 12,380 |
| Options (change) | 22,050 | 20,910 | 15,215 | 14,350 | 11,514 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $71,995 | $76,345 | $79,595 | $72,605 | $100,705 |
| Total Invoice | $66,275 | $70,285 | $73,330 | $67,584 | $93,837 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/45-17 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,995 | $76,345 | $79,595 | $72,605 | $100,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | -250 | -250 | 0 | -150 | -575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,745 | $76,095 | $79,595 | $72,455 | $100,130 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $7,850 | $0 | $27,675 |
| Total Invoice | $66,275 | $70,285 | $73,330 | $67,584 | $93,837 |
| Adjustments for Features | -230 | -230 | 0 | -140 | -536 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,045 | $70,055 | $73,330 | $67,444 | $93,301 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $7,285 | $0 | $25,857 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,475 | $5,475 | $5,225 | $5,375 | $5,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $250 | $250 | $0 | $150 | $575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -230 | -230 | 0 | -140 | -536 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 275/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2015 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 23% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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