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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.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $73,960 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Difference: $77,790 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $103,500 | $147,450 | $198,950 |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | 700 | 700 | 3,500 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 470 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Executive Package | 1,200 | 4,000 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Parking Assistance Package | 700 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 350 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | 1,930 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 525 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 645 | 645 | 645 | 3,185 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Night vision | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 437 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Executive Package | 1,105 | 3,680 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Parking Assistance Package | 645 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 320 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | ||||
| Options (change) | 18,765 | 17,315 | 9,175 | 9,800 | 425 | 895 |
| Options (change) | 17,265 | 15,930 | 8,435 | 8,980 | 395 | 832 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $73,960 | $77,760 | $86,970 | $115,295 | $151,750 | $203,720 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,240 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,731 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $73,960 | $77,760 | $86,970 | $115,295 | $151,750 | $203,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,275 | -2,850 | -2,550 | -2,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,960 | $77,760 | $85,695 | $112,445 | $149,200 | $201,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,800 | $11,735 | $38,485 | $0 | $51,945 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,965 | $10,965 | $12,240 | $13,815 | $13,515 | $13,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,275 | $2,850 | $2,550 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -138 | -271 | -2,376 | -2,398 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 4,466 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 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 Legroom | 36.5 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 85% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | 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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | 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 |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 85% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | 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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | 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 |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Ceramic controls | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Parking Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 40% |
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