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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,885

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,354

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $13,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,450 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $38,549 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 2,690 2,300  
Interior Package 2,150    
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Upholstered instrument panel   500 500
Proximity key     650
Premium Package 2,502 2,115  
Interior Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645 645
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   370 370
Upholstered instrument panel   460 460
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 9,010 5,450 3,800
Options (change) 8,380 5,005 3,490
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,885 $57,645 $61,245
Total Invoice $40,354 $54,295 $57,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,184
Model Year201620172017
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp E248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,885$57,645$61,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,885$55,780$60,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$40,354$54,295$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,354$52,538$56,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,054

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

Model Year201620172017
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350 
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
28 kWh battery pack$0  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,565$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-1,073

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

Model Year20162017
ModelB-Class5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.1 in
Length171.6 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height61.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested137582%
Total Not Requested30018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested54096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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