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

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

Lowest Total Price: $68,295

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,020

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5ML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,950 $55,790
Base Invoice $56,255 $51,885
Premium Package 2,300  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
Premium Package 2,095  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 6,450 12,970
Options (change) 5,870 12,063
Destination 895 875
Total Price $68,295 $69,635
Total Invoice $63,020 $64,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,483
Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5ML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8B8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/65-17
Total Price$68,295$69,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,295$66,105
Total Invoice$63,020$64,823
Adjustments for Features0-3,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,020$61,537

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

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5ML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,286

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.1 in188.5 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.5,227 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.472.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested214083%
Total Not Requested42517%

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