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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: $42,215

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $12,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,802

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $12,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,450 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $38,549 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Interior Package 2,150            
Premium Package 2,690            
Smartphone integration 350            
Obstacle detection, rear 970            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550    
Rearview camera 460            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Parking Assistance Package   700 700 700 700 700  
Luxury Design   500 500 500 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300 300
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           500  
Sunroof             0
Interior Package 2,000            
Premium Package 2,502            
Smartphone integration 326            
Obstacle detection, rear 902            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505 505 505    
Rearview camera 428            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Parking Assistance Package   645 645 645 645 645  
Luxury Design   460 460 460 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275 275
Wood trim           0 0
Heated front seats           455  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 7,340 5,800 5,800 4,350 3,850 1,500 300
Options (change) 6,828 5,335 5,335 4,000 3,540 1,375 275
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $42,215 $59,195 $54,527 $63,045 $66,845 $75,895 $104,895
Total Invoice $38,802 $55,740 $51,072 $59,335 $62,875 $71,310 $98,370

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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: $9,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,479
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp E248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$42,215$59,195$54,527$63,045$66,845$75,895$104,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-2,980-3,055-5,005-7,180-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,215$56,140$51,547$59,990$61,840$68,715$96,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,293$17,168$45,118
Total Invoice$38,802$55,740$51,072$59,335$62,875$71,310$98,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,877-2,791-2,875-4,708-6,746-7,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,802$52,863$48,281$56,460$58,167$64,564$90,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,582$0$8,179$9,886$16,283$42,371

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

Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200      
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0      
Rearview camera$200     $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250      
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750      
28 kWh battery pack$0      
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Radar-based brake regeneration$200      
Regeneration paddles$100      
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights $125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
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$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150      
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$8,055$7,980$8,055$10,005$12,180$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$2,980$3,055$5,005$7,180$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,877-2,791-2,875-4,708-6,746-7,718

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

Model Year20162018
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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1515100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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