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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,035 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $5,542 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $57,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $103,500 | $39,750 | $48,500 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 690 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 1,390 | 1,290 | ||||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 642 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 1,293 | 1,200 | ||||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,050 | 5,050 | 3,600 | 500 | 0 | 12,510 | 10,400 |
| Options (change) | 4,645 | 4,645 | 3,310 | 455 | 0 | 11,637 | 9,674 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $60,245 | $58,577 | $64,045 | $78,295 | $105,495 | $53,035 | $59,675 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,409 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 181hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $60,245 | $58,577 | $64,045 | $78,295 | $105,495 | $53,035 | $59,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -165 | -90 | -165 | -4,090 | -5,440 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,080 | $58,487 | $63,880 | $74,205 | $100,055 | $53,035 | $59,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,593 | $0 | $5,393 | $15,718 | $41,568 | $0 | $6,365 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 12 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,705 | $5,630 | $5,705 | $9,630 | $10,980 | $5,540 | $5,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $165 | $90 | $165 | $4,090 | $5,440 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -15 | -1 | -11 | -76 | -103 | 0 | -256 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 4,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 13% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
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