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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,495

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,183

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $6,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550530i540i540dM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000          
Appearance Package 1,990 1,270          
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450          
Distronic Plus Package 2,650 2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660          
Rear spoiler 300 300          
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700  
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500    
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700    
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150  
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720          
Appearance Package 1,851 1,181          
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279          
Distronic Plus Package 2,465 2,465          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505 505    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614          
Rear spoiler 279 279          
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645  
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140    
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 920 920 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645    
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 525  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140  
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 12,770 12,050 15,025 13,575 13,175 7,525 0
Options (change) 11,877 11,207 13,830 12,495 12,125 6,920 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $62,495 $68,375 $68,420 $72,270 $76,170 $81,920 $104,595
Total Invoice $58,183 $63,651 $64,235 $67,830 $71,460 $76,855 $98,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550530i540i540dM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$62,495$68,375$68,420$72,270$76,170$81,920$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,825-4,825-6,775-8,025-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,495$67,975$63,595$67,445$69,395$73,895$99,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,480$0$3,850$5,800$10,300$36,200
Total Invoice$58,183$63,651$64,235$67,830$71,460$76,855$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-372-4,530-4,529-6,356-7,529-4,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,183$63,279$59,705$63,301$65,104$69,326$93,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,096$0$3,596$5,399$9,621$33,888

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550530i540i540dM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Cruise control      $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system      $0
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights  $125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75   $75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,200$12,625$12,625$14,575$15,825$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,825$4,825$6,775$8,025$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-4,530-4,529-6,356-7,529-4,502

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length185.0 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height55.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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