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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,192

BMW 5-Series 530e   
Difference: $86,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i530e540iM550iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $159,500 $210,900
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
M Sport Design 4,900 4,600 4,900      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190     0
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 700 700 700    
Executive Package       1,200    
Heated front seats       500    
Parking Assistance Package       700    
Wood trim       0    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       350    
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255 920 920    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
M Sport Design 4,510 4,230 4,510      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175     0
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 645 645 645    
Executive Package       1,105    
Heated front seats       455    
Parking Assistance Package       645    
Wood trim       0    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       320    
Options (change) 22,815 22,665 21,365 14,925 0 0
Options (change) 20,995 20,850 19,660 13,730 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $78,010 $76,192 $81,810 $92,720 $162,975 $213,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,038
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i530e540iM550iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$78,010$76,192$81,810$92,720$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,800-2,675-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,785$76,192$81,585$89,920$160,300$211,100
Cost Above Minimum$1,593$0$5,393$13,728$0$50,800

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

Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i530e540iM550iS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$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, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0    
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$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  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $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  
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  
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
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $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  
Wireless charging station   $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
Chronometer     $100
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150
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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,840$11,615$11,840$14,415$14,290$14,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,800$2,675$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-630-57-445-2,492-2,583

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase117.1 in124.6 in
Length195.8 in206.5 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
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%
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%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
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%
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%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
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%
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%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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