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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: $67,100

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,466

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $48,990
Base Invoice $58,340 $45,561
Premium Tier 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Heated second row seats 350 620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,970
Executive Tier 2,100  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Obstacle detection, rear   970
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Premium Tier 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Heated second row seats 320 577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,832
Executive Tier 1,930  
Wood trim, alternative type 995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Obstacle detection, rear   902
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Options (change) 13,020 17,235
Options (change) 11,980 16,030
Destination 995 875
Total Price $76,015 $67,100
Total Invoice $71,315 $62,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$76,015$67,100
Adjustments for Features-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,170$67,100
Total Invoice$71,315$62,466
Adjustments for Features-3,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,708$62,466

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,700$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6070

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in114.8 in
Length194.6 in189.1 in
Width73.5 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.771.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested221571%
Total Not Requested90029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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