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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $82,340 BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| Difference: $24,460 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $77,135 BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| Difference: $22,321 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | 540d | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $92,550 |
| Base Invoice | $58,340 | $86,072 |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,700 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 1,780 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,450 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 325 |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 490 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,200 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 920 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,565 | |
| Night vision | 2,115 | 1,655 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | 2,278 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 995 | 302 |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 456 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,105 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 698 | |
| Options (change) | 19,345 | 12,375 |
| Options (change) | 17,800 | 11,509 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $82,340 | $106,800 |
| Total Invoice | $77,135 | $99,456 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540d | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,435 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,108 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | 540d | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 261hp I6 D | 240hp V6 D |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/36 MPG | 21/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $82,340 | $106,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,365 | $106,800 |
| Total Invoice | $77,135 | $99,456 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,787 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $74,348 | $99,456 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | 540d | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| 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 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| 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 | $12,465 | $9,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,787 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,209 lb. | 4,674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 74% |
| 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% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, front | 25 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision intervention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 90% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 29% |
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