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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: $72,130

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350   
Difference: $29,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E 350E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $54,250 $62,000
Executive Package 5,500    
Wood trim 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500    
Premium 2 Package   5,900 5,900
Active multicontour front seats   1,320 1,320
Warmth & Comfort Package   1,050 1,050
designo Edition   4,900 4,900
Sport Package   0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760
Heated second row seats   580 580
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   350 350
Power door closers   550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunshades, second row     380
Executive Package 5,005    
Wood trim 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185    
Premium 2 Package   5,487 5,487
Active multicontour front seats   1,228 1,228
Warmth & Comfort Package   977 977
designo Edition   4,557 4,557
Sport Package   0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707
Heated second row seats   539 539
Special order charge   233 233
Rear spoiler   326 326
Power door closers   512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Sunshades, second row     291
Options (change) 9,000 16,830 17,210
Options (change) 8,190 15,655 15,946
Destination 925 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $101,425 $72,130 $80,260

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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 E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,283
Model Year201320212021
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E 350E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8255hp I4362hp I6 H
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$101,425$72,130$80,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,425$70,655$76,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,305

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

Model Year201320212021
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E 350E 450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
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  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,250$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-342-699

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

Model Year20132021
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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230076%
Total Not Requested72524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested197548%
Total Not Requested215052%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested197548%
Total Not Requested215052%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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