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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $11,035 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $10,374 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,550 | $54,450 | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $66,300 | $94,100 |
| Base Invoice | $34,922 | $50,639 | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $61,675 | $87,250 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 775 | 0 | |||||
| M Sport Line | 3,250 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||||
| Wood trim | 721 | 0 | |||||
| M Sport Line | 2,960 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,535 | 5,730 | 6,900 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,939 | 5,329 | 6,280 | 955 | 955 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $62,255 | $58,095 | $57,895 | $59,395 | $67,795 | $96,395 |
| Total Invoice | $43,636 | $58,043 | $54,140 | $54,010 | $55,390 | $63,125 | $89,545 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $62,255 | $58,095 | $57,895 | $59,395 | $67,795 | $96,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,500 | -3,815 | -2,915 | -2,915 | -5,415 | -6,490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,860 | $60,755 | $54,280 | $54,980 | $56,480 | $62,380 | $89,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,895 | $0 | $700 | $2,200 | $8,100 | $35,625 |
| Total Invoice | $43,636 | $58,043 | $54,140 | $54,010 | $55,390 | $63,125 | $89,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,399 | -3,555 | -2,719 | -2,718 | -5,042 | -6,029 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,636 | $56,644 | $50,585 | $51,291 | $52,672 | $58,083 | $83,516 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,008 | $0 | $706 | $2,087 | $7,498 | $32,931 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,315 | $4,415 | $4,415 | $6,915 | $7,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,500 | $3,815 | $2,915 | $2,915 | $5,415 | $6,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,399 | -3,555 | -2,719 | -2,718 | -5,042 | -6,029 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
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