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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $63,227 BMW 5-Series 530e | |||||||||
| Difference: $39,578 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $54,200 | $57,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 | $103,500 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,600 | 4,900 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 1,000 | 700 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 3,500 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | ||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||||||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,230 | 4,510 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 920 | 645 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 3,185 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | ||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 9,700 | 9,700 | 8,250 | 1,850 | 3,500 | 5,330 | 1,640 | 2,160 | 1,640 |
| Options (change) | 8,930 | 8,925 | 7,595 | 1,700 | 3,185 | 4,957 | 1,525 | 2,009 | 1,525 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $64,895 | $63,227 | $68,695 | $79,645 | $108,995 | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e | |||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,193 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,229 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 181hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $64,895 | $63,227 | $68,695 | $79,645 | $108,995 | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | -75 | 0 | -75 | -3,275 | -4,625 | -6,385 | -6,835 | -6,335 | -6,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,820 | $63,227 | $68,620 | $76,370 | $104,370 | $96,420 | $131,480 | $128,600 | $185,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,593 | $0 | $5,393 | $13,143 | $41,143 | $0 | $35,060 | $32,180 | $88,960 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i | M5 | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,590 | $8,515 | $8,590 | $11,790 | $13,140 | $14,900 | $15,350 | $14,850 | $15,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $75 | $0 | $75 | $3,275 | $4,625 | $6,385 | $6,835 | $6,335 | $6,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11 | 0 | -9 | -111 | -220 | -5,948 | -6,369 | -5,903 | -6,458 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,766 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e
| 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% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| 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 I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
| 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% |
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