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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: $53,060 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $10,010 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,412 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $9,883 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $42,100 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $39,153 | $48,295 | $53,180 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,530 | 1,530 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 575 | 575 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 700 | 700 |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 750 | 750 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,423 | 1,423 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 530 | 530 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 645 | 645 |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | 1,655 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 690 | 690 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Options (change) | 16,335 | 13,510 | 10,875 | 9,525 |
| Options (change) | 15,193 | 12,566 | 10,005 | 8,765 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $53,060 | $56,535 | $63,070 | $66,970 |
| Total Invoice | $49,412 | $52,644 | $59,295 | $62,940 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,216 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $53,060 | $56,535 | $63,070 | $66,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -3,900 | -3,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,060 | $56,185 | $59,170 | $63,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,125 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Total Invoice | $49,412 | $52,644 | $59,295 | $62,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -326 | -3,667 | -3,618 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,412 | $52,318 | $55,628 | $59,322 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,906 | $0 | $3,694 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side collision intervention | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,425 | $5,775 | $9,325 | $9,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $3,900 | $3,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -326 | -3,667 | -3,618 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 89% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 62% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 37% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 62% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 70% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 89% |
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