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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: $78,540

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,109

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $6,531

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Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $49,800
Base Invoice $58,340 $46,314
Premium Tier 2,300  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Luxury Design 0  
Executive Tier 2,100  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160
Heated second row seats 350 620
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Synthetic suede headliner 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
designo Package   4,900
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Around view cameras   320
Power door closers   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Proximity key   650
Special order charge   250
Active stabilizer bars   2,910
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Premium Tier 2,115  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Luxury Design 0  
Executive Tier 1,930  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Temporary spare tire 140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 149
Heated second row seats 320 577
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Night vision 2,115 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Synthetic suede headliner 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
designo Package   4,557
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Around view cameras   298
Power door closers   512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Proximity key   605
Special order charge   233
Active stabilizer bars   2,706
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Options (change) 22,070 27,815
Options (change) 20,305 25,870
Destination 995 925
Total Price $85,065 $78,540
Total Invoice $79,640 $73,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,178
Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$85,065$78,540
Adjustments for Features-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,620$78,540
Total Invoice$79,640$73,109
Adjustments for Features-1,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,287$73,109

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

Model Year20182015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML250 BlueTEC
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 liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
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 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
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
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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,625$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3530

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

Model Year20182015
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.4,751 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 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%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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