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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,545

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122021202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $54,250 $62,000 $73,900 $107,500
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500        
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720 720 720
App support 250 250 250        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500        
Around view cameras 800 800          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Sport Package     2,600        
Convenience Package     1,700        
Premium 3 Package       9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls       760 760 760 760
Heated second row seats       580 580 580 580
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620 1,620  
Special order charge       250 250    
Heated steering wheel       250 250    
Power door closers       550 550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450 450  
Sunshades, second row         380 380 380
Wood trim           0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,370  
AMG Premium Package             3,600
Front sport buckets             2,500
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185        
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670 670 670
App support 230 230 230        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Proximity key 910 910          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Around view cameras 730 730          
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Sport Package     2,365        
Convenience Package     1,545        
Premium 3 Package       8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348
Rear air vents with automatic controls       707 707 707 707
Heated second row seats       539 539 539 539
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507 1,507  
Special order charge       233 233    
Heated steering wheel       233 233    
Power door closers       512 512 512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419 419  
Sunshades, second row         291 353 353
Wood trim           0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,274  
AMG Premium Package             3,348
Front sport buckets             2,325
Options (change) 21,750 20,500 15,650 14,680 15,060 12,930 12,690
Options (change) 19,830 18,690 14,265 13,655 13,946 12,026 11,802
Destination 895 895 895 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $69,545 $73,895 $78,545 $69,980 $78,110 $87,880 $121,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,982
Model Year2012201220122021202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8255hp I4362hp I6 H429hp I6 H603hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$69,545$73,895$78,545$69,980$78,110$87,880$121,240
Adjustments for Features00-350-2,450-4,275-6,650-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,545$73,895$78,195$67,530$73,835$81,230$113,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$8,650$0$6,305$13,700$46,360

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2012201220122021202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300$300$300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters   $0$0$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Drift mode      $0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication   $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200$200
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,450$6,800$8,900$10,725$13,100$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$350$2,450$4,275$6,650$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments00-323-515-821-989-779

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122021
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.7 in
Length193.1 in194.3 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested422561%
Total Not Requested275039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested422561%
Total Not Requested275039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

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