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

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

Lowest Total Price: $73,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $21,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,544

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $83,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $77,370
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Proximity key 1,140 1,000
Wood trim 0 0
Folding second row seats   475
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Proximity key 1,060 910
Wood trim 0 0
Folding second row seats   430
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 12,305 6,930
Options (change) 11,443 6,305
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $73,480 $94,655
Total Invoice $68,544 $87,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,514
Model Year20112008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$73,480$94,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,480$93,095
Total Invoice$68,544$87,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,544$86,058

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,442

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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