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BMW X5 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.
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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,560 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $10,667 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | sDrive40i | xDrive40i | xDrive45e | M50i | M | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $59,400 | $61,700 | $65,400 | $82,800 | $105,100 | $39,750 | $48,500 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,350 | ||||
| Adaptive M Suspension | 900 | 900 | |||||
| M Sport Design | 4,350 | 4,350 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Premium Tier | 1,150 | ||||||
| Dynamic Damper Control | 1,500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,775 | 1,575 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||||||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 920 | 920 | 1,240 | ||||
| Adaptive M Suspension | 830 | 830 | |||||
| M Sport Design | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Premium Tier | 1,060 | ||||||
| Dynamic Damper Control | 1,380 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,651 | 1,465 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||||||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,250 | 8,250 | 4,500 | 1,500 | 0 | 15,035 | 12,725 |
| Options (change) | 7,590 | 7,590 | 4,140 | 1,380 | 0 | 13,986 | 11,837 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $68,645 | $70,945 | $66,227 | $85,295 | $106,095 | $55,560 | $62,000 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive45e | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,252 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,279 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | sDrive40i | xDrive40i | xDrive45e | M50i | M | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 335hp I6 H | 335hp I6 H | 282hp I6 PiH | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/50-19 | 265/50-19 | 265/50-19 | 275/45-20 | 295/35-21 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $68,645 | $70,945 | $66,227 | $85,295 | $106,095 | $55,560 | $62,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -565 | -2,515 | -2,415 | -2,465 | -4,365 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,080 | $68,430 | $63,812 | $82,830 | $101,730 | $55,560 | $61,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,268 | $4,618 | $0 | $19,018 | $37,918 | $0 | $6,165 |
Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | sDrive40i | xDrive40i | xDrive45e | M50i | M | ML350 | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,205 | $8,155 | $8,055 | $8,105 | $10,005 | $5,640 | $5,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $565 | $2,515 | $2,415 | $2,465 | $4,365 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -71 | -304 | -17 | -69 | -41 | 0 | -256 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 |
| Model | X5 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 194.3 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,814 lb. | 4,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive40i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Adaptive M Suspension | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Adaptive M Suspension | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive45e
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 54% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 M50i
| Dynamic Damper Control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 67% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 67% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
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